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− | '''WT''' is an acronym for '''Work Teams'''. The [[GNSO|Generic Name Supporting Organization]]'s (GNSO) [[OSC|Operations Steering Committee]] (OSC) created three work teams responsible for performing separate tasks. The OSC serves as the coordinating body for these teams, which include the '''GNSO Operations Work Team''', '''GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team''', and '''Communications and Coordination Work Team'''.<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/6.+Work+Teams community.icann.org]</ref> | + | A '''Work Team''' (WT) is a team connected to tasks related to the review, or implementation of review recommendations, for a [[Supporting Organizations|Supporting Organization]] (SO) or [[Advisory Committee]] (AC). |
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| + | ==Background== |
| + | SOs and ACs are periodically [[Organizational Reviews|reviewed]] to assess whether there are improvements or modifications that should or could be made to increase the effectiveness and service of the organization.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#article4.4 ICANN Bylaws, Article 4.4]</ref><ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/org ICANN.org - Organizational Reviews]</ref> In conjunction with those reviews, WT's are created to assess and implement the recommendations contained in the final report of the independent examiner.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/org-reviews-process-flowchart-31aug17-en.pdf Organizational Review Process Flowchart], August 31, 2017 (PDF)</ref> |
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| + | ==GNSO Operations Work Teams == |
| + | The [[GNSO|Generic Name Supporting Organization]]'s (GNSO) [[OSC|Operations Steering Committee]] (OSC) created three work teams responsible for performing separate tasks. The OSC serves as the coordinating body for these teams, which include the '''GNSO Operations Work Team''', '''GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team''', and '''Communications and Coordination Work Team'''.<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/6.+Work+Teams community.icann.org]</ref> |
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− | ==GNSO Operations Work Team ==
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| ===Responsibilities=== | | ===Responsibilities=== |
| The main task of the GNSO Operations Work Team as outlined in the Board of Governance Committee Working Group Report (BGC WG Report) on GNSO Improvement dated February 3, 2008 is to develop proposals for Council consideration based on the [[ICANN Board]]'s endorsements of GNSO operations. It is also expected to perform the following tasks:<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/1.+GNSO+Operations+Work+Team+-+Home GNSO Operations Work Team Responsibilities]</ref> | | The main task of the GNSO Operations Work Team as outlined in the Board of Governance Committee Working Group Report (BGC WG Report) on GNSO Improvement dated February 3, 2008 is to develop proposals for Council consideration based on the [[ICANN Board]]'s endorsements of GNSO operations. It is also expected to perform the following tasks:<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/1.+GNSO+Operations+Work+Team+-+Home GNSO Operations Work Team Responsibilities]</ref> |
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| * [[Eric Brunner-Williams]] - [[Registrar Constituency]] | | * [[Eric Brunner-Williams]] - [[Registrar Constituency]] |
| * [[Avri Doria]] - Vice Chair - [[Non-Commercial Users Stakeholder Group]] | | * [[Avri Doria]] - Vice Chair - [[Non-Commercial Users Stakeholder Group]] |
− | * [[Ray Fassett]] - Chair - gTLD [[Registries Constituency]] | + | * [[Ray Fassett]] - Chair - [[gTLD Registry Constituency]] |
| * [[Robin Gross]] - [[NCUC|Non-Commercial Users Constituency]] | | * [[Robin Gross]] - [[NCUC|Non-Commercial Users Constituency]] |
− | * [[Tony Holmes]] - [[ ISPCP|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] | + | * [[Tony Holmes]] - [[ISPC|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] |
− | * [[Wolf-Ulrich Knoben]] - ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency | + | * [[Wolf-Ulrich Knoben]] - [[ISPC|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] |
− | * [[Ken Stubbs]] - gTLD Registries Constituency<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/4.+GCOT-WT+Members Community.ICANN.org]</ref> | + | * [[Ken Stubbs]] - [[RyC|gTLD Registry Constituency]]<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/4.+GCOT-WT+Members Community.ICANN.org]</ref> |
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| ==GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team== | | ==GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team== |
| ===Responsibilities=== | | ===Responsibilities=== |
− | As outlined by the GNSO Operations Work Team as outlined in the Board oF Governance Committee Working Group Report (BGC WG Report) on GNSO Improvement on February 3, 2008, the GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team has two primary responsibilities to improved inclusiveness, effectiveness and efficiency of the GNSO constituency and stakeholder group operations and their interactions with other GNSO structures. These tasks include:<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/2.+GNSO+Stakeholder+Group+and+Constituency+Operations+Work+Team+-+Home GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team]</ref> | + | As outlined by the GNSO Operations Work Team as outlined in the Board of Governance Committee Working Group Report (BGC WG Report) on GNSO Improvement on February 3, 2008, the GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team is tasked with improving inclusiveness, effectiveness and efficiency of the GNSO constituency and stakeholder group operations and their interactions with other GNSO structures. These tasks include:<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/2.+GNSO+Stakeholder+Group+and+Constituency+Operations+Work+Team+-+Home GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Operations Work Team]</ref> |
− | * Enhance existing constituencies by developing recommendations on constituency participation rules, operating principles, and database of members. This include the development of recommendations: | + | * Enhance existing constituencies by developing recommendations on constituency participation rules, operating principles, and member databases. This include the development of recommendations: |
| # for participation rules and operating procedures to be followed by all constituencies | | # for participation rules and operating procedures to be followed by all constituencies |
| # for clear operating principles for every constituency to maintain their functions in a democratic, representative open and transparent way | | # for clear operating principles for every constituency to maintain their functions in a democratic, representative open and transparent way |
| # to create and maintain an accessible and updated database of all constituency members and non-members any constituency | | # to create and maintain an accessible and updated database of all constituency members and non-members any constituency |
| # to create a "toolkit" to be used as staff support and/or services for all constituencies | | # to create a "toolkit" to be used as staff support and/or services for all constituencies |
− | *Develop a global outreach program to widen the participation in current constituencies by reaching out to all the members of the ICANN community especially non-English speakers. | + | *Develop a global outreach program to widen the participation in current constituencies by reaching out to all the members of the ICANN community, especially non-English speakers. |
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| ===Work Team Members=== | | ===Work Team Members=== |
− | * [[Olga Cavalli]] - Nominating Committee ([[NomCom]]) Appointee | + | * [[Olga Cavalli]] - [[NomCom|Nominating Committee]] Appointee |
− | * [[Rafik Dammak]] - Non-Commercial Users Constituency | + | * [[Rafik Dammak]] - [[NCUC|Non-Commercial Users Constituency]] |
| * [[Claudio DiGangi]] - [[IPC|Intellectual Property Interests Constituency]] | | * [[Claudio DiGangi]] - [[IPC|Intellectual Property Interests Constituency]] |
− | * [[Chuck Gomes]] - gTLD Registries Constituency | + | * [[Chuck Gomes]] - [[gTLD Registries Constituency]] |
− | * [[Tony Harris]] - ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency | + | * [[Tony Harris]] - [[ISPC|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] |
− | * [[Zahid Jamil]] - Commercial and Business Users Constituency | + | * [[Zahid Jamil]] - [[Commercial and Business Users Constituency]] |
| * [[S.S. Kshatriya]] - Individual (India) | | * [[S.S. Kshatriya]] - Individual (India) |
− | * [[Victoria McEvedy]] - Intellectual Property Interests Constituency | + | * [[Victoria McEvedy]] - [[IPC|Intellectual Property Interests Constituency]] |
− | * [[Hector Ariel Manoff]] - Intellectual Property Interests Constituency | + | * [[Hector Ariel Manoff]] - [[IPC|Intellectual Property Interests Constituency]] |
− | * [[Krista Papac]] - Registrar Constituency | + | * [[Krista Papac]] - [[Registrar Constituency]] |
| * Dr. [[Shahram Soboutipour]] - Individual (Iran) | | * Dr. [[Shahram Soboutipour]] - Individual (Iran) |
− | * [[Michael Young]] - gTLD Registries Constituency | + | * [[Michael Young]] - [[gTLD Registries Constituency]] |
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| ==Communications and Coordination Work Team== | | ==Communications and Coordination Work Team== |
| ===Responsibilities=== | | ===Responsibilities=== |
− | As per BGC Working Group Report on the Improvement of GNSO on February 3, 2008, the Communications and Coordination Work Team was tasked to | + | As per the BGC Working Group Report on the Improvement of GNSO on February 3, 2008, the Communications and Coordination Work Team was tasked to provide recommendations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of communications and coordination between GNSO and the ICANN Board, other [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] and [[AC|Advisory Committees]] by developing new GNSO website requirements and improving the ability of GNSO to encourage meaningful feedback.<ref> |
− | provide recommendations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of communications and coordination between GNSO and the ICANN Board, other Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) by developing new GNSO website requirements and improving the ability of GNSO to encourage meaningful feedback.<ref> | |
| [https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/3.+Communications+and+Coordination+Work+Team+-+Home Communications and Coordination Work Team]</ref> | | [https://community.icann.org/display/gnsoosc/3.+Communications+and+Coordination+Work+Team+-+Home Communications and Coordination Work Team]</ref> |
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| ===Work Team Members=== | | ===Work Team Members=== |
| * [[Sedar Acir]] - Registrar contact for Turkish Registry | | * [[Sedar Acir]] - Registrar contact for Turkish Registry |
− | * [[Fouad Bajwa]] - Non-Commercial Users Constituency | + | * [[Fouad Bajwa]] - [[NCUC|Non-Commercial Users Constituency]] |
− | * [[Chris Chaplow]] - Commercial and Business Users Constituency | + | * [[Chris Chaplow]] - [[Commercial and Business Users Constituency]] |
− | * [[Mason Cole]] - Registrar Constituency | + | * [[Mason Cole]] - [[Registrar Constituency]] |
− | * [[Steve Holsten]] - gTLD Registries Constituency | + | * [[Steve Holsten]] - [[gTLD Registries Constituency]] |
| * [[Helen Laverty]] - [[DotAlliance]] | | * [[Helen Laverty]] - [[DotAlliance]] |
− | * [[Zbynek Loebl]] - Intellectual Property Interests Constituency | + | * [[Zbynek Loebl]] - [[IPC|Intellectual Property Interests Constituency]] |
− | * [[Catherine Sigmar]] - gTLD Registries Constituency | + | * [[Catherine Sigmar]] - [[gTLD Registries Constituency]] |
− | * [[Antonio Tavares]] - ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency | + | * [[Antonio Tavares]] - [[ISPC|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] |
− | * [[Jaime Wagner]] - ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency | + | * [[Jaime Wagner]] - [[ISPCP|ISP and Connectivity Providers Constituency]] |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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