SSAC Comments on Evolving the Governance of the Root Server System (R2)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSAC Comments on Evolving the Governance of the Root Server System (R2) | SAC106 | Phase 4 | Implement |
DESCRIPTION
The SSAC recommends that the SSAC not be given any operational roles in any standing committees, operational committees, or other bodies that emerge from the deliberations of the GWG, but is open to invitations to participate in an advisory capacity, consistent with SSAC’s charter, experience and capabilities.
DEPENDENCIES
SAC106 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.
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | The Root Server System Governance Working Group continues it discussions and will consider SSAC input. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | SAC106 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 4 | Phase Update | The Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG) is aware of this SSAC statement. The emerging proposal from the RSS GWG includes a community performing the Strategy, Architecture, and Policy Function (SAPF). The RSS GWG does not include the SSAC in the composition of the SAPF. |
| Phase 4 | AP Feedback | SSAC acknowledged the 2020 Q3 implementation update and did not have any comments or feedback for ICANN org. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | The Root Server System Governance Working Group has received this SSAC recommendation and is incorporating it into its proposal. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | The RSS GWG has been convened and will consider SSAC advice in its work. |
| Phase 4 | AP Feedback | The SSAC acknowledges this implementation update and does not have any feedback at this time. The SSAC would like to note that it would like to keep Recommendations 2-4 open and deferred pending the work of the GWG. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Implement |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | SAC106 Recommendation 2 through 4 will be provided to the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) as input for consideration. |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | SSAC confirmed Understanding. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | ICANN org received SAC106 on 6 August 2019 and sent understanding of advice for review on 15 August 2019. |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | The ICANN organization understands SAC106 Recommendation 2 to mean that the SSAC recommends to the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) that the SSAC not be given any operational roles in any standing committees, operational committees, or other bodies that emerge from the deliberations of the GWG. The ICANN org also understands the SSAC is open to invitations from the bodies that emerge from the deliberations of the GWG to participate in an advisory capacity, consistent with SSAC’s charter, experience and capabilities. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN acknowledged receipt of SAC106. |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | SSAC published SAC106: Comments on Evolving the Governance of the Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-106-en.pdf. |
