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Root Server System Advisory Committee (view source)
Revision as of 20:45, 20 January 2021
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==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
RSSAC has the following responsibilities, per the ICANN bylaws:
RSSAC has the following responsibilities, per the [[ICANN Bylaws]]:
# Communicate on matters relating to the operation of the Root Servers and their multiple instances with the Internet technical community and the ICANN community. The RSSAC shall gather and articulate requirements to offer to those engaged in technical revision of the protocols and best common practices related to the operation of DNS servers.
# Communicate on matters relating to the operation of the Root Servers and their multiple instances with the Internet technical community and the ICANN community. The RSSAC shall gather and articulate requirements to offer to those engaged in technical revision of the protocols and best common practices related to the operation of DNS servers.
# Communicate on matters relating to the administration of the Root Zone with those who have direct responsibility for that administration. These matters include the processes and procedures for the production of the Root Zone File.
# Communicate on matters relating to the administration of the Root Zone with those who have direct responsibility for that administration. These matters include the processes and procedures for the production of the Root Zone File.
# Report periodically to the Board on its activities.
# Report periodically to the Board on its activities.
# Make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.
# Make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.
===RSSAC Policy Advice Development===
The RSSAC follows six basic steps to develop the advice it provides the [[ICANN Board]] and community on the operation, administration, security, and integrity of the Internet’s Root Server System.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-000-op-procedures-01sep20-en.pdf RSSAC Procedures]</ref>
#An RSSAC or RSSAC Caucus member proposes a work item, which can include requests from the ICANN Board, and then submits a statement of work for the RSSAC to consider.
#The RSSAC reviews the statement of work, and if it is approved, a work party of either RSSAC or RSSAC Caucus members is formed.
#The work party writes a draft document, which its leader circulates for review and comment among RSSAC members and then RSSAC Caucus members.
#The work party submits the document to the RSSAC for a vote.
#The RSSAC share the document with those it might a�ect and submits it for [[Public Comment]] proceedings.
#The RSSAC publishes the approved document and tracks its effects.
==Structure==
==Structure==