Announcements and Correspondence

RSSAC2 Review Final Report Available

Today, Interisle Consulting Group, LLC, the independent examiner performing the second Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Review, published its final report. Read the report.

Draft Final Report of the RSSAC2 Review Available for Public Comment

Public comment on the independent examiner's Draft Final Report is invited as part of the second Root Server System Advisory Committee Review (RSSAC2). A webinar on the Draft Final Report will be hosted by the independent examiner, Interisle. Learn more.

RSSAC2 Review: Assessment Report Published

Interisle Consulting Group, the independent examiner performing the second review of the ICANN Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) has published its assessment report. Learn more.

ICANN Publishes RSSAC2 Review Survey for Community Input

Interisle, the independent examiner conducting the second review of the ICANN Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC2), is launching a survey to collect input from those who have interacted with RSSAC and/or have ideas for ways to improve it. Please share your input by taking the survey found at this link: https://rssac2017.limequery.net/168544. The survey will close on 27 December 2017.

Interisle Appointed to Conduct RSSAC Review

Interisle Consulting Group, LLC appointed to conduct an independent review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee.

Extended Deadline: Request for Proposal for the RSSAC Organizational Review

The deadline has been extended for the Request for Proposal for the Independent Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The new deadline is 24 July 2017 at 12:00 PDT.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The provider should have technical knowledge in domain name or Internet server operations, or have experience working with the RSSAC or Root Server Operators. The provider should also have an understanding of the root server ecosystem and/or DNS protocol knowledge.

The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of RSSAC. This includes, but is not limited to:

• The continued purpose of RSSAC within the ICANN structure;
• How effectively RSSAC fulfills its purpose;
• Whether any change in structure or operations is needed; and
• The extent to which RSSAC as a whole is accountable to the wider ICANN community.

Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The provider should have technical knowledge in domain name or Internet server operations, or have experience working with the RSSAC or Root Server Operators. The provider should also have an understanding of the root server ecosystem and/or DNS protocol knowledge.

The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of RSSAC. This includes, but is not limited to:

• The continued purpose of RSSAC within the ICANN structure;
• How effectively RSSAC fulfills its purpose;
• Whether any change in structure or operations is needed; and
• The extent to which RSSAC as a whole is accountable to the wider ICANN community.

The review is scheduled to take place from September 2017 through June 2018. For a complete overview and timeline for the RFP, please see here [PDF 642 KB].

Indications of interest are to be received by emailing RSSACReview-RFP@icann.org. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 PDF on 10 July 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address as above.

Initiating the Second Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC)

Resolved (2017.04.19.01), that the Board initiates the second RSSAC Review and directs ICANN organization to post a Request for Proposal to procure an independent examiner to begin the review as soon as practically feasible.

Resolved (2017.04.19.02), that the Board encourages the RSSAC to prepare for the second RSSAC review by organizing a Review Working Party to serve as a liaison during the review and to conduct a self-assessment of effectiveness of implementation of recommendations from the first review.