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A '''Working Group (WG)''' is defined as a group of individuals or experts in a particular field who came together to achieve specific  objectives. Different organizations like the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]] and the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] created different working groups to accomplish specific purposes. Based on RFC 2418, Working Groups are created to address specific problem or to produce one or more specific deliverables such as guidelines, standards or specifications. Working groups operate for a short period of time, generally until the completion of its goal. Its term may also be terminated for any other reason.<ref>[http://www.rfc-archive.org/getrfc.php?rfc=2418 IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures]</ref>

A '''Working Group (WG)''' is defined as a group of individuals or experts in a particular field who came together to achieve specific  objectives. Different organizations like the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]] and the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] created different working groups to accomplish specific purposes. Based on RFC 2418, Working Groups are created to address specific problem or to produce one or more specific deliverables such as guidelines, standards or specifications. Working groups operate for a short period of time, generally until the completion of its goal. Its term may also be terminated for any other reason.<ref>[http://www.rfc-archive.org/getrfc.php?rfc=2418 IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures]</ref>

Organizations like IETF, ICANN, etc. determine if there is a need or if it is appropriate to create a working group in order to resolve certain issues. Any organization provides guidelines and defines the criteria in establishing a working group. Every working group has a charter, which serves as an agreement between the working group and the organization. It contains the specific assignments of the working group that needs to be fulfilled.

Organizations like IETF or ICANN determine if it is necessary or appropriate to create a working group to resolve certain issues. Organizations first provide guidelines and define the criteria for establishing a working group. Every working group has a charter, which serves as an agreement between the working group and the organization. It contains the specific assignments of the working group that need to be fulfilled.

===ICANN Working Groups===

===ICANN Working Groups===

ICANN's supporting organizations have different working groups tasked to address or resolve different issues. Membership of the ICANN working groups are open to individuals within the ICANN community who are willing to volunteer their expertise on certain issues. The decision whether it is necessary to form a working group for policy development is decided by ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] or [[AC|Advisory Councils]]. Discussions and meeting of working groups are properly documented and translated using the 5 United Nations languages so that non-English speaking members of the Internet community may participate. Any decision or recommendation made by a working group are evaluated by the SO and the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/icann_fact_sheet.pdf Fact Sheet: What is ICANN?]</ref>

ICANN has many working groups tasked with resolving issues or developing policies and practices. Membership in ICANN working groups is open to individuals within the ICANN community who are willing to volunteer their expertise on certain issues. The decision over whether it is necessary to form a working group for policy development is decided by ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] or [[AC|Advisory Councils]]. Discussions and meeting of working groups are properly documented and translated using the 5 United Nations languages so that non-English speaking members of the Internet community may participate. Any decision or recommendation made by a working group are evaluated by the SO and the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/icann_fact_sheet.pdf Fact Sheet: What is ICANN?]</ref>

==The First ICANN Working Group==

==The First ICANN Working Group==

Historically, the first working group was created on June 12th, 1999, during the transition period of the management of the [[DNS|domain name system]] from the US government to ICANN. The interim [[Domain Name Supporting Organization|DNSO]] Names Council of ICANN formed '''Working Group A''' to examine Chapter 3 of the [[World Intellectual Property Organization|WIPO]]'s recommendations regarding the [[UDRP|Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy]]. [[Amadeu Abril i Abril]] of [[Nominalia]]  and  [[Jonathan Cohen]] of [[FICPI|Federation International des Conseils en Propriete Industrielle]] were appointed co-chairs of Working Group A. Its initial members include: <ref>[http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/19990612.NCtelecon.html Results of DNSO Names Council Teleconference on June 11th, 1999]</ref>

Historically, the first working group was created on June 12, 1999, during the transition period of the management of the [[DNS|domain name system]] from the US government to ICANN. The interim [[Domain Name Supporting Organization|DNSO]] Names Council of ICANN formed '''Working Group A''' to examine Chapter 3 of the [[World Intellectual Property Organization|WIPO]]'s recommendations regarding the [[UDRP|Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy]]. [[Amadeu Abril i Abril]] of [[Nominalia]]  and  [[Jonathan Cohen]] of [[FICPI|Federation International des Conseils en Propriete Industrielle]] were appointed co-chairs of Working Group A. Its initial members include: <ref>[http://www.dnso.org/dnso/notes/19990612.NCtelecon.html Results of DNSO Names Council Teleconference on June 11th, 1999]</ref>

* [[Mark Partridge]]

* [[Mark Partridge]]

* [[Susan Anthony]]  

* [[Susan Anthony]]  

* '''WG E''' - Global awareness and Outreach

* '''WG E''' - Global awareness and Outreach

==GNSO Working Group Guidelines==

===GNSO===

On March 31, 2010, the DNSO's successor, the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]], proposed the creation of guidelines for working groups as part of its objective to improve its structure and operations. The main purpose of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines is to help the members of working groups/working teams to be able to deliver productive and effective results.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-31may10-en.htm Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines Published]</ref> On January 18, 2011, the proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines were published, and subsequently were approved by the [[PPSC|Policy Process Steering Committee]]. The public comment period lasted until February 8, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan11-en.htm Public Comment: GNSO Council Requests Your Input on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines]</ref>

On March 31, 2010, the DNSO's successor, the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]], proposed the creation of guidelines for working groups as part of its objective to improve its structure and operations. The main purpose of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines is to help the members of working groups/working teams to be able to deliver productive and effective results.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-31may10-en.htm Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines Published]</ref> On January 18, 2011, the proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines were published, and subsequently were approved by the [[PPSC|Policy Process Steering Committee]]. The public comment period lasted until February 8, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan11-en.htm Public Comment: GNSO Council Requests Your Input on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines]</ref>

==ICANN Work Parties==

==ICANN Work Parties==

The [[PDP]] of the [[RSSAC]] and [[SSAC]] rely on "work parties" rather than "working groups." The former term tends to indicate a high level of expertise in the topic in question, which is critical to the technical advice expected of the RSSAC and SSAC.

The [[PDP]] of the [[RSSAC]] and [[SSAC]] rely on '''work parties''' rather than "working groups." The former term tends to indicate a high level of expertise in the topic in question, which is critical to the technical advice expected of the RSSAC and SSAC.

 

 

==References==

==References==

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