RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R3)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R3)RSSAC038

Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External



  1. Phase 1 Receive
  2. Phase 2 Understand
  3. Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External
  4. Phase 4 Implement
  5. Phase 5 Close
  6. Closed



THIS ITEM IS DEFERRED; SEE DEPENDENCIES


DESCRIPTION

The RSSAC recommends that the ICANN Board and community implement the final version of the Model based upon the principles of accountability, transparency, sustainability, and service integrity.


DEPENDENCIES

RSSAC038 Recommendation 3 will move forward pending the completion of RSSAC037 Recommendation 2.


STATUS UPDATES

DatePhaseTypeStatus Updates

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/olive-to-osborn-13oct23-en.pdf) to the RSSAC regarding this Advice item.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateICANN org continues to support the discussions of the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) as it considers RSSAC037 and RSSAC038. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3: Board Decision Pending - External

 

Phase 3DependenciesRSSAC038 Recommendation 3 will move forward pending the completion of RSSAC037 Recommendation 2.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateOn 07 November 2019 a Board Resolution addressed RSSAC037 Recommendation 1 https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-11-07-en#2.d. (R-2) Moved to Implementation. (R-3) Awaiting completion of (R-2).

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateAs part of the ICANN Board's consideration of RSSAC037, ICANN org prepared a "Concept Paper on a Community-Driven Process to Develop a Final Model Based on RSSAC037" (ICANN Board Concept Paper). The ICANN Board Concept Paper outlines a community-driven process to develop a final model for the RSS to be led by the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG). To launch the work of the GWG, ICANN org developed a draft charter and operating procedures and a draft work plan. RSSAC037, the ICANN Board Concept Paper, and the draft charter and operating procedures and draft work plan for the GWG are ready for Public Comment.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider

 

Phase 2AP FeedbackICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC.

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingThe ICANN org understands RSSAC038 Recommendation 3 is for the ICANN Board and community to implement the final version of the Model for implementation based on RSSAC037 based upon the principles of accountability, transparency, sustainability, and service integrity.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeNow in Phase 2: Understand

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateRSSAC published RSSAC038: RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-038-15jun18-en.pdf.