<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi Councillors,</div><div><br></div><div>Who would like to volunteer as our rep to the newly formed SCCI?<br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Warmly,<br></div>Tomslin<div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px"></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Devan Reed via council</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:council@icann.org">council@icann.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 at 01:05<br>Subject: [council] Call for Volunteers for SCCI | Please Respond by 6 January<br>To: <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>Cc: GNSO-Secs <<a href="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org">gnso-secs@icann.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-944867889942501697">





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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Dear Councilors,</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on the Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI). The SCCI will be in charge of continuous improvement related
 projects that are focused on the GNSO’s structural, procedural, and process improvements to the Policy Development Process (PDP). This work originally commenced through a pilot under the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/continuous-improvement-oversight-implementation-framework-29jun21-en.pdf" title="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/continuous-improvement-oversight-implementation-framework-29jun21-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">Council
 Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) Framework</span></a><span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span>(last updated 29 June 2021), which has now converted to a permanent standing committee following the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411" title="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202411" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">GNSO
 Council’s adoption of the charter</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">What This Standing Committee Will Do</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">The SCCI and its dedicated Task Forces (TFs), populated by the Councilors and representatives of each Stakeholder Group (SG) and Constituency (C) (hereafter “SG/C”), will execute a continuous improvement
 program that aims to improve the GNSO’s process and procedures over time through gradual changes. The goal is to achieve measurable improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, performance, outcomes, accountability, transparency, and other indicators of
 quality for the GNSO. Notably, this work affects the GNSO community more broadly and is not limited to that of the Council.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Considering that this is a permanent standing committee, the specific scope of work across the varying projects that the SCCI and TFs will execute is not overly prescribed within the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" title="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">charter</span></a>,
 as to avoid frequent edits and subsequent approvals. Previous efforts were initiated by the Council, while other changes were accomplished through Organizational Reviews anchored in<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4" title="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">Article
 4.4. of the ICANN Bylaws</span></a>. As the ICANN community evolves towards a larger continuous improvement program, the GNSO’s SCCI and its TFs will be heavily involved in these efforts. While broad, GNSO project assignments will be limited to any processes
 and procedures that would have a GNSO-wide impact only. For avoidance of doubt, all assignments of the SCCI and TFs shall be first approved by the Council. Subsequently, any outcomes of the SCCI and TFs’ project related work will be sent to the Council for
 their consideration and follow-up actions, if any. More details on the scope of projects can be found in Section II of the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" title="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">charter</span></a><span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span>and
 as new projects and/or assignments are distributed and in due course, completed, they will be managed via the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769" title="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=150178769" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">GNSO’s
 Program Management Tool (PMT) Suite</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Who Should Join</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">SCCI is a representative model which shall consist of<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>a total of 21 Members, 2 Board Liaisons, and 9 Observers.</u></b><span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span>All
 those that join will serve in representative capacity, where applicable, and as such, be responsible for consulting with their respective groups on a regular basis:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">A maximum of two members from each SG/C (14)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council member from the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council member from the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG) (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council member from the Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council member from the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council NomCom Appointee (NCA) from each house (2)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council NomCom Appointee, non-voting (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Two GNSO Board Liaisons<u></u><u></u></span>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One CPH Board seat #13 (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One NCPH Board seat #14 (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Nine Observers:<u></u><u></u></span>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Council Chair (1)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-944867889942501697MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">One Chair from each SG/C (8)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Members that are not a part of the Council will not have terms. Councilors, Observers, and Liaisons will turn-over naturally as their terms, defined in the ICANN Bylaws, conclude and are replaced by new
 representatives. However, SG/Cs who nominate members to participate should frequently assess and refresh their designated representatives to ensure active participation. Members must be appointed and/or reconfirmed by the leadership of the appointing SG/C
 and notification to the SCCI Chair and support staff.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">How to Join</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">GNSO community members who wish to join the Standing Committee should contact the GNSO Secretariat at<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org" title="mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">gnso-secs@icann.org</span></a></u><span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span>by<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>Monday,
 6 January 2025.</u></b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Background</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">For more information and to better prepare for participation on this Standing Committee, please read its<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" title="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/scci-charter-draft-update-13nov24-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">charter</span></a>,
 as well as visiting the<span class="m_-944867889942501697apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI" title="https://community.icann.org/display/CCFOICI" target="_blank"><span style="color:#345b65">CCOICI wiki page</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Kind regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Julie H., Berry, and Saewon<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">SCCI Support Staff<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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