Rec 2: RSSAC038
RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R2)
Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2018 | RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R2) | RSSAC038 | Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External |
DESCRIPTION
The RSSAC recommends that the ICANN Board refer to RSSAC037, section 5.5.3 to estimate the costs of the RSS and developing the Model. Initial efforts should focus on developing a timeline for costing these. The RSSAC estimates the suggested costing effort should not take more than six months.
DEPENDENCIES
Pending the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System and the GWG's cost of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.
STATUS UPDATES
Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 6, 2025 | Phase 3 | Phase Update | @RSSAC Staff The GWG published its draft report for Public Comment in mid-August 2025. The proceeding closed in late September 2025. Several submissions called on the GWG to clarify the relationship between the proposed Root Server System Governance Structure and ICANN. Working with the two ICANN Board liaisons, the ICANN organization will remind the GWG of pending recommendations that are dependent on the outcome of its work before it submits a final report to the ICANN Board. |
Aug 26, 2025 | Phase 3 | Dependencies | @RSSAC Staff The GWG published its draft report for Public Comment in August 2025. Working with the two ICANN Board liaisons, the ICANN organization will remind the GWG of pending recommendations that are dependent on the outcome of its work before it submits a final report to the ICANN Board. |
Feb 11, 2025 | Phase 3 | Phase Update | @RSSAC Staff The ICANN organization will remind the Root Server System Governance Working Group of RSSAC038 Rec 2 as it prepares to conclude its work in the coming months. |
Oct 13, 2023 | 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. |
Sep 28, 2023 | Phase 3 | Phase Update | As the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) begins its work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System, ICANN org is working on a methodology for estimating the costs of the RSS. ICANN org will also work proactively with the GWG to estimate the costs of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal. |
Sep 28, 2023 | Phase 3 | Dependencies | Pending the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System and the GWG's cost of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal. |
Sep 28, 2023 | Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External. |
Dec 12, 2019 | Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Implement. |
Dec 12, 2019 | Phase 3 | Phase Update | As the GWG begins its work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System, ICANN org is working on a methodology for estimating the costs of the RSS. ICANN org will also work proactively with the GWG to estimate the costs of the final governance model. |
Apr 18, 2019 | 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. |
Aug 17, 2018 | Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider. |
Aug 17, 2018 | Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC. |
Jul 24, 2018 | Phase 2 | Board Understanding | The ICANN org understands RSSAC038 Recommendation 2 is for the ICANN Board to estimate costs of the Root Server System and for developing the Model for implementation based on RSSAC037. The ICANN Board should refer to RSSAC037 section 5.5.3 in estimating these costs. Initial efforts should focus on developing a timeline for costing these. The RSSAC estimates the suggested costing effort should not take more than six months. |
Jul 24, 2018 | Phase 2 | Phase Update | Understanding sent to RSSAC for review. |
Jun 18, 2018 | Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand. |
Jun 18, 2018 | Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice. |
Jun 15, 2018 | 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. |