The NTIA posted this on its role in Root Zone Management: 

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/ntias_role_root_zone_management_12162014.pdf

with the following note:

"Note: This slide deck is intended to describe NTIA’s role in Root Zone management and does not represent the entirety of the Root Zone management process. Specifically, it does not detail the activities of ICANN or Verisign."

Thought to bring it to the attention of the group ..

Apologies to those who have already received it through other mailing lists ..

Kind Regards

--Manal