Difference between revisions of "Governmental Advisory Committee"
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==GAC Achievements== | ==GAC Achievements== | ||
Over the years, GAC is proud of accomplishing the following: | Over the years, GAC is proud of accomplishing the following: | ||
| − | * Setting up the principles for [[ | + | * Setting up the principles for [[ccTLD]] management and delegation; |
| − | * Setting up the principles for public policy for delegation, introduction and [[gTLD]] operation; | + | * Setting up the principles for public policy for delegation, introduction, and [[gTLD]] operation; |
* Setting up the principles for public policy of [[gTLD]] [[Whois]] services;<ref>[http://www.aptld.org/dubaiJune2007/04%20JK%20-%20APTLD%20meeting%20June%202007.pdf GAV accomplishments]</ref> | * Setting up the principles for public policy of [[gTLD]] [[Whois]] services;<ref>[http://www.aptld.org/dubaiJune2007/04%20JK%20-%20APTLD%20meeting%20June%202007.pdf GAV accomplishments]</ref> | ||
| − | GAC has | + | GAC has been influential with regards to [[IDN]]s, as well as [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] best practices. GAC is constantly looking for new members especially from developing countries in order to increase global awareness, increase participation and make sure that ICANN is reflecting diversity at worldwide level. |
===GAC working style=== | ===GAC working style=== | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 21 February 2011
GAC is the acronym for the Governmental Advisory Committee, which is a formal advisory committee providing important feedback and input to ICANN regarding its public policy.[1]
Overview
ICANN relies on certain advisory committees to receive guidance and advice related to the interests and needs of stakeholders who are not able to directly participate in the Supporting Organizations; one of these advisory committees is the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), which is composed of representatives of national governments from all over the world.
The GAC provides its advice and guidance upon request; and in particular, the GAC analyzes and takes into consideration ICANN's activities and policies as they might influence governments, especially when there are matters related to interaction between ICANN's policies and national laws or international agreements.[2]
The GAC has the duty to incorporate the diverse opinions and perspective of its members when supplying advice to ICANN, and it's imperative that its members stay informed about new Internet trends and pending policy issues.
Other such advisory committees which are important for ICANN are:
- ALAC (At-Large Advisory Committee)
- Root Server System Advisory Committee
- SSAC (Security and Stability Advisory Committee)
- TLG (Technical Liaison Group)
GAC Structure
The GAC has more than 100 members; and three of its important organizational features are:
- GAC structure consists of a Chairman and 3 Vice-Chairs
- GAC has its own GAC Secretariat
- GAC organizes at least three meetings on a yearly basis which are held in conjunction with ICANN's meetings.
GAC Achievements
Over the years, GAC is proud of accomplishing the following:
- Setting up the principles for ccTLD management and delegation;
- Setting up the principles for public policy for delegation, introduction, and gTLD operation;
- Setting up the principles for public policy of gTLD Whois services;[3]
GAC has been influential with regards to IDNs, as well as IPv4 and IPv6 best practices. GAC is constantly looking for new members especially from developing countries in order to increase global awareness, increase participation and make sure that ICANN is reflecting diversity at worldwide level.
GAC working style
Depending on the issues which are studied, there are different working groups for each issue. For instance there was a different working group for IDNs as well as for ccTLDs. This is how GAC is working. [4]