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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The role of the Root Server System Advisory Committee ("RSSAC") is to advise the ICANN community and Board on matters relating to the operation, administration, security, and integrity of the Internet's Root Server System. For more information on the RSSAC, click here.
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Organizational Reviews* assess the effectiveness of ICANN’s supporting organizations and advisory committees. Organizational Reviews are conducted by independent examiners to assess: (i) whether that organization, council or committee has a continuing purpose in
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the ICANN structure; (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness
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; (iii) whether that organization, council or committee is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders.
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REVIEW STATUS
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Learn more about the Independent Examiner Team conducting the RSSAC Review
NEWS AND UPDATES
Six-monthly written implementation reports
The NomCom Review Implementation Working Group has commenced implementation, and is scheduled to submit its first six-monthly written implementation report on progress to the Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the ICANN Board (OEC)on 30 June 2020.
Acceptance of the Second Organizational Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee(RSSAC2) Detailed Implementation Plan
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Acceptance of the Second Organizational Review of the RSSAC – Final Report and Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan
3 May 2019 - the ICANN Board accepted the final report from the independent examiner, and the Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan. The ICANN Board also directed the RSSAC to convene an RSSAC review implementation working group that drafts a detailed implementation plan of the recommendations, as detailed in the Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan, including appropriate implementation costing. More details here.
RSSAC Review Work Party Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan Available
2 October 2018 - Based on its detailed review of the final report, the RSSAC Review Work Party (RWP) has prepared this Feasibility Assessment and Initial Implementation Plan (FAIIP). Read it here.
Final Report of the RSSAC2 Review Now Available
10 July 2018 - Interisle Consulting Group, LLC, the independent examiner performing the second Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Review, has published its final report. Read the report or read the announcement.
Draft Final Report of the RSSAC2 Review Available for Public Comment Through 10 June 2018
9 May 2018 - A webinar on the Draft Final Report was hosted by the independent examiner, Interisle on 9 May 2018 at 20:00 UTC. Visit the Public Comment page or view webinar details. Public comment on the independent examiner's Draft Final Report continues to be invited as part of the second Root Server System Advisory Committee Review (RSSAC2).
Draft Final Report of the RSSAC2 Review Available for Public Comment - Join the Forthcoming Webinar
27 March 2018 - 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 on 9 May 2018 at 20:00 UTC. Visit the Public Comment page or view webinar details.
RSSAC2 Review: Assessment Report Published - Join the Public Meeting at ICANN61
27 February 2018 - 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
LOS ANGELES – 27 November 2017 – Interisle is launching a survey to collect input from those who have interacted with RSSAC and/or have ideas for ways to improve it. Learn more.
Interisle Appointed to Conduct RSSAC Review
29 Sept 2017 - Interisle Consulting Group, LLC appointed to conduct an independent review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee. Learn more
Extended Deadline: Request for Proposal for the RSSAC Organizational Review
The Board took action on 22 September 2022 to acknowledge completion of the second Root Server System Advisory Committee Review (RSSAC2) Review. See the Board Resolution here.
The Board took action on 12 June 2022 to defer the Third Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee. See the Board Resolution here.
Further information available on RSSAC Review page on ICANN.org.
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| RSSAC2 | Concluded in 2022 Final Report |
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RSSAC1
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*Anchored in Section 4.4 of the ICANN Bylaws.
**Board Resolution for the RSSAC2 Review Implementation Plan, in progress by the RSSAC2 Review Implementation Work Party (RWP).
11 July 2017 - 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. Learn more
Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review
5 June 2017 - 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). Learn more
Initiating the Second Review of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC)
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