Dear all, please find my report below. Unfortunately, I will miss the call today because I am on the plane due to a rescheduled flight L. Have a great day! Best, Matthias Publications: SAC131: SAC131 SSAC Comments on Functional Model for Root Server System Governance The SSAC commends the Root Server System (RSS) Governance Working Group (GWG) for developing the proposed Functional Model, a significant step toward evolving RSS governance. We acknowledge the Root Server Operators’ (RSOs) critical role in ensuring DNS stability through independent, resilient, and technologically advanced operations. The SSAC supports the Functional Model as a foundation for future RSS governance but highlights areas needing further clarity: · Governance Principles: Define clear principles to guide decision-making and governance evolution. · Implementation Roadmap: Develop a staged plan balancing continuity and governance maturity. · Inclusivity and Transparency: Ensure accountability and diverse stakeholder participation. · Funding Stability: Explore sustainable funding to maintain RSS security and resilience. Regarding the RSSAC037 Concept Model, the SSAC recommends the RSS Council address: · Operationalization: Provide a detailed plan to implement the Concept Model. · High-Level Principles: Specify processes, e.g., for RSO designation/removal. · Operational Details: Define secretariat formation, funding mechanisms, and ICANN community relations. · Interactions: Clarify relationships with bodies like CSC, RZERC, and SSAC. The SSAC urges the RSS Council to prioritize these operational specifics, maintain transparency, and consult the community throughout implementation. We look forward to offering further support to enhance RSS security, stability, and accountability. Link: HYPERLINK "https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committee-ssac-reports/sac131-ssac-comments-on-functional-model-for-rss-governance-22-09-2025-en.pdf"SAC131 SSAC Comments on Functional Model for Root Server System Governance. SAC131 has also been submitted as the SSAC’s response to the Functional Model for Root Server System Governance: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/functional-model-for-root.... Ongoing work parties: DNSSEC Operational Considerations Work Party Responsible Integration of External Technologies into the DNS Open-Source Software Work Party (is finished, the publication will follow soon) SSAC Workshop: The SSAC workshop, held exclusively for SSAC members from 16 to 18 September in Mexico City, included no public sessions. Strategic and substantive topics were discussed, including guidance on travel funding and defining SSAC members’ engagement. Further details will be shared with the broader ICANN community once communicated; currently, this information remains internal to the SSAC. SSAC Membership Applications: Potential candidates are being evaluated by the Membership Selection Committee, and the outcome will be presented in due course.