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An '''Advisory Committee (AC)''' of [[ICANN]] is a formal advisory body, composed of representatives from the internet community with expertise in a particular issue, or policy area. These Committees were established based on provisions set forth by Article XI of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. Advisory Committees are not authorized to take action on behalf of [[ICANN]]. Their primary responsibility is to report findings and recommendations to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI]</ref> The role of the Advisory Committees and the scope of their advice is described in
 
An '''Advisory Committee (AC)''' of [[ICANN]] is a formal advisory body, composed of representatives from the internet community with expertise in a particular issue, or policy area. These Committees were established based on provisions set forth by Article XI of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. Advisory Committees are not authorized to take action on behalf of [[ICANN]]. Their primary responsibility is to report findings and recommendations to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI]</ref> The role of the Advisory Committees and the scope of their advice is described in
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Article 12 of the [[ICANN Bylaws]].
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Article 12 of the current [[ICANN Bylaws]].
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==History==
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The original [[ICANN Bylaws]] specified three advisory committees in Article VII - the [[GAC]], the [[RSSAC]], and an Advisory Committee on Membership, whose role was to recommend a process by which At Large members of the board would be nominated.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-1998-11-06-en#VII ICANN Bylaws Article VII - Committees]], as adopted November 6, 1998</ref> Acknowledging that there was not yet an established [[Independent Review Process]], the board amended Article VII two weeks later to include an Advisory Committee on Independent Review.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-1998-11-23-en ICANN Bylaws]] as amended November 23, 1998</ref> Both ad hoc advisory committees were removed from the Bylaws in the October 1999 revision.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-2002-02-12-en#VII ICANN Bylaws, Article VII - Committees]] as amended October 29, 1999</ref> Article VII remained unchanged through February 2002.
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The [[2002 Evolution and Reform Process]] involved a complete overhaul of ICANN's bylaws, organizational structure, and operations. The process formalized a roster of four advisory committees, and provided far greater detail regarding the activities and responsibilities of each AC:
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* [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice to ICANN regarding government issues, policies, laws, regulations, and international agreements.
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* [[SSAC|Security and Stability Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice to ICANN on internet security, particularly regarding the internet naming address and allocation system.
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* [[RSSAC|Root Server System Advisory Committee]] - Its main responsibility is to examine the security aspects of the root name serves of the Domain Name System ([[DNS]]) and advise ICANN regarding the issues affecting it, such as its operational requirements.
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* [[ALAC|At-Large Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice regarding the activities of ICANN that have a direct impact on the interests of individual Internet users.
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==Procedure and Process==
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Each Advisory Committee has its own procedural rules, quorum, chairman, and members. The chairman and members of the specific committees do not receive any compensation, however, the ICANN Board will reimburse the necessary expenses spent by the committee members while performing their obligations in connection with ICANN activities. Members serve in a committee until a successor is appointed, he or she resigns from duty or is no longer qualified to serve as a member.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI, Section 2: Specific Committees]</ref>
  
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==Process==
 
 
Advice is processed through the Action Request Register (ARR), a centralized system for tracking and managing recommendations given to the board. There are five phases, from an acknowledgment of the advice to closure.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/board-advice-process-handbook-06mar18-en.pdf Board Advice Process Handbook, ICANN Files, last updated March 6, 2018]</ref>
 
Advice is processed through the Action Request Register (ARR), a centralized system for tracking and managing recommendations given to the board. There are five phases, from an acknowledgment of the advice to closure.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/board-advice-process-handbook-06mar18-en.pdf Board Advice Process Handbook, ICANN Files, last updated March 6, 2018]</ref>
 
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#:Regardless of the outcome of ICANN org’s evaluation and implementation, ICANN org communicates the end result to the AC for feedback on the resolution of the advice. If the AC does not agree with the end result or a resolution is not possible, ICANN org informs the Board of the potential impasse.
 
#:Regardless of the outcome of ICANN org’s evaluation and implementation, ICANN org communicates the end result to the AC for feedback on the resolution of the advice. If the AC does not agree with the end result or a resolution is not possible, ICANN org informs the Board of the potential impasse.
  
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==Specific Advisory Committees==
 
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ICANN has the following Advisory Committees:
 
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* [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice to ICANN regarding government issues, policies, laws, regulations, and international agreements.
 
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* [[SSAC|Security and Stability Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice to ICANN on internet security, particularly regarding the internet naming address and allocation system.
 
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* [[RSSAC|Root Server System Advisory Committee]] - Its main responsibility is to examine the security aspects of the root name serves of the Domain Name System ([[DNS]]) and advise ICANN regarding the issues affecting it, such as its operational requirements.
 
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* [[ALAC|At-Large Advisory Committee]] - Provides advice regarding the activities of ICANN that have a direct impact on the interests of individual Internet users.
 
  
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Each Advisory Committee has its own procedural rules, quorum, chairman, and members. The chairman and members of the specific committees do not receive any compensation, however, the ICANN Board will reimburse the necessary expenses spent by the committee members while performing their obligations in connection with ICANN activities. Members serve in a committee until a successor is appointed, he or she resigns from duty or is no longer qualified to serve as a member.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI, Section 2: Specific Committees]</ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 18:09, 24 March 2022

An Advisory Committee (AC) of ICANN is a formal advisory body, composed of representatives from the internet community with expertise in a particular issue, or policy area. These Committees were established based on provisions set forth by Article XI of the ICANN Bylaws. Advisory Committees are not authorized to take action on behalf of ICANN. Their primary responsibility is to report findings and recommendations to the ICANN Board.[1] The role of the Advisory Committees and the scope of their advice is described in Article 12 of the current ICANN Bylaws.

History

The original ICANN Bylaws specified three advisory committees in Article VII - the GAC, the RSSAC, and an Advisory Committee on Membership, whose role was to recommend a process by which At Large members of the board would be nominated.[2] Acknowledging that there was not yet an established Independent Review Process, the board amended Article VII two weeks later to include an Advisory Committee on Independent Review.[3] Both ad hoc advisory committees were removed from the Bylaws in the October 1999 revision.[4] Article VII remained unchanged through February 2002.

The 2002 Evolution and Reform Process involved a complete overhaul of ICANN's bylaws, organizational structure, and operations. The process formalized a roster of four advisory committees, and provided far greater detail regarding the activities and responsibilities of each AC:

  • Governmental Advisory Committee - Provides advice to ICANN regarding government issues, policies, laws, regulations, and international agreements.
  • Security and Stability Advisory Committee - Provides advice to ICANN on internet security, particularly regarding the internet naming address and allocation system.
  • Root Server System Advisory Committee - Its main responsibility is to examine the security aspects of the root name serves of the Domain Name System (DNS) and advise ICANN regarding the issues affecting it, such as its operational requirements.
  • At-Large Advisory Committee - Provides advice regarding the activities of ICANN that have a direct impact on the interests of individual Internet users.

Procedure and Process

Each Advisory Committee has its own procedural rules, quorum, chairman, and members. The chairman and members of the specific committees do not receive any compensation, however, the ICANN Board will reimburse the necessary expenses spent by the committee members while performing their obligations in connection with ICANN activities. Members serve in a committee until a successor is appointed, he or she resigns from duty or is no longer qualified to serve as a member.[5]

Advice is processed through the Action Request Register (ARR), a centralized system for tracking and managing recommendations given to the board. There are five phases, from an acknowledgment of the advice to closure.[6]

  1. Receive & Acknowledge
    After advice is submitted to the ICANN Board, ICANN Organization logs it in the ARR and acknowledges receipt to the Advisory Committee.
  2. Understand
    ICANN Org then reviews the advice and drafts a short summary of the perceived actionable item for the ICANN Board and/or org. This draft statement is sent to the Advisory Committee to confirm that it agrees with the understanding or provide feedback.
  3. Evaluate & Consider
    Once the AC has agreed with the statement, ICANN org assesses what action is required, evaluates its feasibility, and develops preliminary implementation recommendations for Board consideration. Then the AC needs to confirm whether it agrees with the implementation recommendations.
  4. Implement
    ICANN org develops an implementation plan and shares it with the Advisory Committee and Board. ICANN org then executes the plan and reports on the progress
  5. Close
    Regardless of the outcome of ICANN org’s evaluation and implementation, ICANN org communicates the end result to the AC for feedback on the resolution of the advice. If the AC does not agree with the end result or a resolution is not possible, ICANN org informs the Board of the potential impasse.


References

  1. ↑ ICANN Bylaws Article XI
  2. ↑ ICANN Bylaws Article VII - Committees], as adopted November 6, 1998
  3. ↑ ICANN Bylaws] as amended November 23, 1998
  4. ↑ ICANN Bylaws, Article VII - Committees] as amended October 29, 1999
  5. ↑ ICANN Bylaws Article XI, Section 2: Specific Committees
  6. ↑ Board Advice Process Handbook, ICANN Files, last updated March 6, 2018
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