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The [[RSSAC|Root Server System Advisory Committee] codifies its operating policies and procedures in an Operational Procedures document.<ref name="opproc">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-000-op-procedures-01sep20-en.pdf RSSAC Operational Procedures - (2020 edition) (PDF)]</ref> The committee reviews its procedures annually, and updates or adjusts procedures as necessary.<ref name="opproc" /> 

'''Structural and Administrative Procedures'''
The Operational Procedures elaborate upon the structural and administration procedures of the committee's charter, as defined in Article 12.2(c) of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. They specify processes for: 
*the election of the committee chair and vice chair; 
*appointment of primary and alternate representatives from each of the [[root server operator|root server operators]];
*appointment and participation of non-voting representatives from organizations responsible for the maintenance of the [[authoritative root zone]]; and 
*appointment of liaisons between the RSSAC and other organizations;
*regular and special meetings of the committee;
*quorum, voting processes, and other decision-making<ref name="opproc" />

'''[[RSSAC Caucus]] Administration'''
The Operational Procedures outline the purposes, eligibility and applications for participation in, and management of the [[RSSAC Caucus]].<ref name="opproc" />

'''Publication Procedures'''
The Operational Procedures describe the publication process for [[RSSAC Publications|RSSAC publications]], including joint work product by the [[RSSAC]] and the [[RSSAC Caucus]], as well as publications authored by the committee or caucus alone.<ref name="opproc" />