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.
Per ICANN's Bylaws (Section 4.4), the goal of the review is to be undertaken "pursuant to such criteria and standards as the Board shall direct, shall be to determine (i) whether that organization, council or committee has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness and (iii) whether that organization, council or committee is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders.
REVIEW STATUS
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Organizational Review Background and Timing
Review Historical Documents and Output
Review Working Party Meetings
Background Information, Scope, and Timeline
NEWS AND UPDATES
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
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)
19 April 2017 - 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. Learn more
