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RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R3)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R3) | RSSAC038 | Phase 3 | | Evaluate & ConsiderBoard Decision Pending - External |
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
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | ICANN 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 3 | Phase Update | ICANN 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 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3: Board Decision Pending - External |
| Phase 3 | Dependencies | RSSAC038 Recommendation 3 will move forward pending the completion of RSSAC037 Recommendation 2. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | On 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 3 | Phase Update | As 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 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC. |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | The 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 2 | Phase Update | Understanding sent to RSSAC for review. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice. |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | RSSAC 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. |
