This is the workspace for the Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG).
Dates | Structural Track | Administrative Track |
January 2020 to | GWG develops a final model (GWG Model). GWG reviews RSSAC037, Concept Paper, and Public Comment feedback. GWG develops initial set of SLEs. | ICANN org develops proposed methodology for cost estimates and reviews with GWG and the ICANN Board. ICANN org creates cost estimates for the current RSS.
By June 2020 (ICANN68), ICANN org reviews potential conflicts of interest concerns related to its role as an RSO and performing the Finance Function and Secretariat Function. |
July 2020 to | GWG produces an assessment report of the ICANN org conflict of interest review. GWG finalizes charters of any new groups. | ICANN org creates cost estimates of the GWG Model and conducts a risk analysis of it, identifying appropriate mitigation strategies. |
March 2021 (ICANN70) | GWG presents SLEs and charters to RSSAC, the ICANN Board, IETF/IAB, and RSOs. | |
April 2021 to June 2021 | ICANN org provides input on funding considerations and the budget process raised through SLEs and charters. RSSAC, the ICANN Board, IETF/IAB, and RSOs consider. The ICANN Board’s consideration of the SLEs is related to the budgetary impacts. GWG captures feedback. If needed, GWG revises SLEs and charters. | ICANN org produces redline and clean versions of bylaw amendments, initial budgets, and other documentation developed by GWG and ICANN org. ICANN org presents redline and clean versions of bylaw amendments, initial budgets, and other documentation. The ICANN Board considers. ICANN org captures feedback. ICANN org revises bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation |
June 2021 (ICANN71) to July 2021 | If needed, GWG presents revised SLEs and charters to RSSAC, the ICANN Board, IETF/IAB, and RSOs for consideration. The ICANN Board approves resolution directing ICANN org to publish revised SLEs and charters for Public Comment. ICANN org publishes revised SLEs and charters for Public Comment. ICANN org conducts outreach and engagement. | ICANN org presents revised bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation to the ICANN Board for approval. The ICANN Board approves resolution directing ICANN org to publish revised bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation for Public Comment. ICANN org publishes revised bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation developed by GWG and ICANN org for Public Comment. ICANN org conducts outreach and engagement. |
August 2021 to September 2021 | Public Comment ends. ICANN org summarizes and analyzes feedback captured during Public Comment. | |
October 2021 | (GWG remains available for consultation on GWG Model, SLEs, and charters.) ICANN org finalizes SLEs and charters. ICANN org presents final SLEs and charters to RSSAC, the ICANN Board, IETF/IAB, and RSOs for approval. The ICANN Board approves resolution of final SLEs and charters and directs ICANN org to document SLEs and identify appropriate resourcing for GWG Model. | ICANN org finalizes bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation. ICANN org presents final bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation to the ICANN Board for approval. The ICANN Board approves resolution of final bylaw amendments and directs ICANN org to execute adopt budgets, and effect other documentation. |
March 2021 (ICANN73) to June 2021 (ICANN74) | GWG dissolves. | ICANN Secretary notifies Empowered Community of final bylaw amendments, budgets, and other documentation. Empowered Community Action process occurs as applicable. Empowered Community delivers Notice. |
July 2022 | New groups established; GWG Model takes effect. | |
