Not sure if this has made it to the list yet, J ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Verd, Brad <bverd@verisign.com> Date: 8 January 2016 at 23:11 Subject: Additional input from RSSAC on CCWG Report To: "leonfelipe@sanchez.mx" <leonfelipe@sanchez.mx>, "mathieu.weill@afnic.fr" <mathieu.weill@afnic.fr>, "rickert@anwaelte.de" <rickert@anwaelte.de>, " jordan@internetnz.net.nz" <jordan@internetnz.net.nz> Cc: Tripti Sinha <tsinha@umd.edu>, "rssac@icann.org" <rssac@icann.org> Dear CCWG-Accountability, Following its comment on 22 December 2015, the Root Server System Advisory Committee provides its proposal (below) to replace placeholder text with regard to the mission of ICANN as requested in the CCWG-Accountability third draft proposal. Best regards, Tripti Sinha and Brad Verd RSSAC Co-Chairs The Root Server System Advisory Committee, composed of the root server operators, root zone management partners, and others closely involved in the operations of the DNS root, has reviewed the Cross-Community Working Group (CCWG) Third Draft Proposal on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (Work Stream 1) and observed the ICANN community process that has led to it. The RSSAC notes that the CCWG-Accountability has added placeholder text with regard to the mission of ICANN (see page 8, Annex 5) awaiting RSSAC input. The RSSAC proposes the following bylaw change for the community’s consideration: Existing Bylaw: “The mission of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is ... In particular, ICANN: … 2. Coordinates the operation and evolution of the DNS root name server system.” Proposed Change: “The mission of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is ... In particular, ICANN: … 2. Facilitates coordination of the operation and evolution of the DNS root name server system." The RSSAC believes this proposed bylaw change reflects ICANN’s current role with respect to root server operators and the DNS root name server system. We appreciate your patience and consideration and welcome any further discussion. ###