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==ICANN and IAOC==
==ICANN and IAOC==
As one of the committees of the IETF, IAOC works collaboratively with ICANN. In 2010, IAOC supervised and approved the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between [[ICANN]] and IASA which describes the missing criteria and procedures that was discussed in section 4.1 of the MoU in 2000. The supplemental agreement described the specific details of ICANN responsibilities in performing the functions of IANA and enumerated the different services the IETF community will provide to the internet governing body through IAB and IESG.<ref>[http://iaoc.ietf.org/documents/ICANN-IETF-SLA-2010-Executed.pdf ICANN-IETF MoU Supplemental Agreement]</ref>
As one of the committees of the IETF, IAOC works collaboratively with ICANN. In 2010, IAOC supervised and approved the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between [[ICANN]] and IASA which describes the missing criteria and procedures that was discussed in section 4.1 of the MoU in 2000. The supplemental agreement described the specific details of ICANN responsibilities in performing the functions of [[IANA]] and enumerated the different services the IETF community will provide to the internet governing body through IAB and IESG.<ref>[http://iaoc.ietf.org/documents/ICANN-IETF-SLA-2010-Executed.pdf ICANN-IETF MoU Supplemental Agreement]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:12, 15 September 2011


Type: Committee
Industry: Internet
Headquarters: 1775 Wiehle Avenue

Suite 201 Reston, VA

Country: USA
Website: iaoc.ietf.org
Facebook: Internet Administrative Oversight Committee
Key People
Bob Hinden, IAOC Chair

IAOC (IETF Administrative Oversight Committee) main responsibility is to provide appropriate direction, supervision and to review the work of the IETF Administrative Support Activity (IASA),which is in-charge in the fiscal and administrative support of the IETF standards process and to supervise the job of the IETF Administrative Director (IAD).[1] The organizational structure of the IAOC is explained by RFC 4071 which was published on April 2005.[2]

Specific Responsibilities of IAOC[edit | edit source]

Based on RFC 4071, IAOC should carry out the following specif responsibilities:

  • It is responsible in selecting the IAD and to provide direction and high-level review for his or her work which will be handled by a sub-committee.
  • Responsible in reviewing the IAD's plans and contracts to make that the administrative needs of the IETF is met.
  • Supervise the functions of the IASA to ensure that the IETF community's administrative needs are met, if not it should work with the IAD to develop and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure that IASA is operating based on transparency and accountability, supervise its finances and operational status and publish a monthly

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational to the IETF community.

  • Consult with the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) regarding the appointment of an individual or people responsible in handling the tasks of other IETF process.

IAOC Members[edit | edit source]

The current members of the IAOC include:[3]

ICANN and IAOC[edit | edit source]

As one of the committees of the IETF, IAOC works collaboratively with ICANN. In 2010, IAOC supervised and approved the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ICANN and IASA which describes the missing criteria and procedures that was discussed in section 4.1 of the MoU in 2000. The supplemental agreement described the specific details of ICANN responsibilities in performing the functions of IANA and enumerated the different services the IETF community will provide to the internet governing body through IAB and IESG.[4]

References[edit | edit source]