RSSAC Statement on Joining the Empowered Community (R1)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

RSSAC Statement on Joining the Empowered Community (R1)RSSAC049

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

Given the timing and the broad impact of such changes, including ICANN Bylaws that would need amending, and the knowledge that this type of change has not been attempted since the inception of the Empowered Community, RSSAC believes that the best way to pursue this change is through the ICANN Board's implementation of the recommendations in RSSAC038.


DEPENDENCIES

RSSAC049 is under consideration by the Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG) as it develops its proposal for root server system governance and root server operator accountability. This item will remain in Phase 3 until the RSS GWG delivers its proposed final governance model for the RSS to the ICANN Board for consideration.


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 RSSAC049. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.

 

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

 

Phase 3DependenciesRSSAC049 is under consideration by the Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG) as it develops its proposal for root server system governance and root server operator accountability. This item will remain in Phase 3 until the RSS GWG delivers its proposed final governance model for the RSS to the ICANN Board for consideration.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateICANN org continues to support the discussions of the Root Server System Governance Working Group as it considers RSSAC049.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateRSSAC049 is under consideration by the Root Server System Governance Working Group as it develops its proposal for root server system governance and root server operator accountability.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateThe Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG) is aware of this RSSAC statement. The emerging proposal from the RSS GWG includes a community performing the Strategy, Architecture, and Policy Function (SAPF). As the RSS GWG continues its discussions, it will consider proposing if the SAPF should join the Empowered Community.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateThe Root Server System Governance Working Group has received this RSSAC statement and will consider how to incorporate the request into its proposal.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider

 

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

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingICANN org understands Recommendation 1 to mean that the RSSAC believes that the best way for the RSO community to join the Empowered Community is through the implementation of the recommendations in RSSAC038. Also, the RSS GWG should note the expectations and needs of the RSO community. There is no immediate action for the ICANN Board. For the purposes of the ARR, this item will remain in Phase 3 until the RSS GWG delivers its proposed final governance model for the RSS to the ICANN Board for consideration.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeNow in Phase 2: Understand

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateThe RSSAC published RSSAC049: RSSAC Statement on Joining the Empowered Community Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-049-14apr20-en.pdf.