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REMINDER: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | UPDATED CADENCE Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00 UTC-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

***REMINDER*** Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Start Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC (originally 13 May) Every 2 weeks on Tuesday Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bc17sXEw5O5m7O6F3XOkRGbY2AmQrejKrPgq5p7… Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Web: Ld&ngC3k#1 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Phone: 1501513337

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Fwd: Functional Model for Root Server System Governance commen
by Alejandro Acosta Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

FYI, might be of interest. I did not know this was happening until now. Alejandro, -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: Functional Model for Root Server System Governance commen Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:35:32 +1000 From: Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin(a)GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin(a)GMAIL.COM> To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Hi members, Please find attached the draft <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Faewm4dU_ciegPt6vqdUoreesV4CiyR2zu2YcSp…> comment that @Aaron Promise Mbah <mailto:theaaronpromise@gmail.com> kindly volunteered to help put together for us. He has done amazing work considering that it is his first time writing a public comment and also being a pen-holder. Please help review. Let's take 48 hours to review so that he can reconcile your comments/suggestions on Thursday and submit it to the PC for final review and submission. Draft link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Faewm4dU_ciegPt6vqdUoreesV4CiyR2zu2YcSp… Remain blessed, Tomslin On Mon, 25 Aug 2025 at 09:03, Tomslin Samme-Nlar <mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear members, The following are the new public comment proceedings which are currently open for inputs. We are looking for volunteers to contribute to the draft comments to be shared with the rest of the group for review before submission. If you are interested in any below, please let us know which. * * *Registration Data Request Service Standing Committee Report for GNSO Council Review* *Description:* The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is seeking inputs on the Findings Report of the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee, which includes recommendations related to the RDRS pilot and potential next steps for the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) Phase 2/ System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Recommendations. *Notes*: @farzaneh badii <mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> recently shared an update on this Standing Committee's work titled '/RDRS update/' on the mailing list with additional documents. If you have any questions, please reach out to her. *Draft Link:* Contribute to the comment here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oE21u-rioch1VeVpToXCkG_hXNdgNE1SJtll81…> *Link to the report <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…>* *Submission Deadline:* 29 September 2025; 23:59 UTC *Functional Model for Root Server System Governance* Description: The Root Server System (RSS) Governance Working Group (GWG) is seeking inputs on their Root Server System Governance Structure document. This document describes the RSS Governance Structure and provides recommendations on how to implement it. It also introduces the governance principles that will ensure consistency in executive and decision-making. Public comment inputs on this document will be considered by the GWG when developing their final report for submission to ICANN Board, Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC), Root Server Operators (RSOs), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and ICANN community. *Draft Link:* Contribute to the comment here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Faewm4dU_ciegPt6vqdUoreesV4CiyR2zu2YcSp…> *Submission Deadline:* 22 September 2025; 23:59 UTC Remain blessed, Tomslin

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Minutes from 05 August + NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations
by Daniel Gluck Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

Hello RSSAC Caucus, I’m writing with a notification that the minutes from the August RSSAC<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/meetings/rssac-minutes-august25-05-08-20…> meeting are now published. Also, I have an update that The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2026 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process during the ICANN85-87 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings. Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, 7 November 2025 to Fernanda Iunes -atfernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. If the NextGen@ICANN program receives nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, mentors will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dan Gluck

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RSSAC001v3 Work Party Update
by Andrew McConachie Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, We held our weekly RSSAC001v3 Admin call yesterday and merged some changes that were pending. Next week Tuesday (September 9) we will hold our normal RSSAC001v3 Work Party call. The agenda for this call is below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/184BTUJKhk8Zfqz8U9sZSOQ23kyXp0cMlK8r8wh4… We'll be reviewing the document again starting at Section 3.9. Thanks, Andrew

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RSSAC Caucus Membership Survey 2025
by Ozan Sahin Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus members, The RSSAC annual work plan<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/general-information/rssac-work-plan-22de…> suggests the RSSAC Caucus Membership Committee to conduct an annual membership survey for the RSSAC Caucus in August/September. The goal is to evaluate the level of engagement in the RSSAC Caucus every year. On Monday, 25 August 2025 at 09:00 UTC, you received a link to the survey from “RSSAC Caucus Membership Committee”. The survey takes between 7 to 10 minutes to complete depending on any comments you may provide. Please check your spam folder if you do not see a survey email in your inbox with the title “Your Invitation: RSSAC Caucus Membership Survey.” RSSAC Caucus members who have not opened the email yet will receive a reminder note on Thursday, 28 August. Please complete the survey by Monday, 8 September 2025. RSSAC Caucus Membership Committee plans to present the findings from the survey and discuss next steps with you during the next RSSAC Caucus meeting at ICANN84. Do not hesitate to contact support staff with any questions. We look forward to your feedback. Best regards, Ozan Sahin Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Observing RSSAC September Meeting
by Daniel Gluck Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, The next RSSAC monthly meeting will be held in one week on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at 14:00 UTC. Please contact rssac-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:rssac-staff@icann.org> by Friday, 29 August if you would like to observe this meeting. Standing invitations for observers to the call have been sent. Below is the draft agenda for the meeting for your review. Thanks! Dan Gluck RSSAC Teleconference Tuesday, 2 September 2025 | 14:00-15:30 UTC Draft Agenda (* = Vote) 1. Call to Order (Jeff Osborn) 2. Roll Call (Jeff Osborn) 3. Agenda Review (Jeff Osborn) 4. Administration * Draft Minutes from 5 August * (Daniel Gluck) * RSSAC Caucus Membership Committee Update (Jeff Osborn) 1. RSSAC Caucus Membership Survey * RSSAC Vice Chair Election* * Candidate(s) * Hans Petter Holen 1. ICANN84 RSSAC Draft Schedule (Daniel Gluck) * How it works: The Root Server System Call for Volunteers (Andrew McConachie) 2. Work Items * RSSAC001v3 Work Party Update (Daniel Migault and Duane Wessels) * DNSSEC Signing of Root-Servers.net RZERC Consultation (Lars-Johan Liman and Andrew McConachie) * RSSAC Caucus IETF124 Lightning Talks (Jeff Osborn) * RSS GWG Public Comment (Jeff Osborn) 1. RSSAC Response Draft* (Jeff Osborn) 1. Reports * Chair/Vice Chair (Jeff Osborn and Ken Renard) * Liaison to the ICANN Board (Wes Hardaker) * Liaison to the CSC (Hiro Hotta) * Liaison to the IFR2 (Lars-Johan Liman) * Liaison to the RZERC (Lars-Johan Liman) * Delegate to the ICANN NomCom (Erum Welling) * Liaison from the IAB (Daniel Migault) * Liaison from the SSAC (Russ Mundy) * Liaison from the IANA Functions Operator (James Mitchell) * Liaison from the Root Zone Maintainer (Duane Wessels) * RSS GWG report (All) * Review of Reviews CG (Jeff Osborn and Ken Renard) 2. Any Other Business (Jeff Osborn) * Next meeting: 30 September 2025 at 14:00 UTC 3. Adjournment (Jeff Osborn)

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RSSAC001v3 Work Party Update
by Andrew McConachie Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, Next week Wednesday (August 27) we will hold our normal RSSAC001v3 Work Party call. The agenda for this call is below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J79L5mlqpHmRhe9BhNh6oHa_3sIg7bOhapkSz2L… We'll be reviewing the document again starting immediately after Section 3.5 in E.3.5-A. Thanks, Andrew

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RSSAC Meeting Minutes 1 July 2025 + New RSSAC Caucus Member
by Daniel Gluck Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

Hey RSSAC Caucus Members, The meeting minutes from the 1 July 2025 RSSAC meeting were approved during the RSSAC teleconference on 5 August. The minutes have been published on the RSSAC meetings page<https://www.icann.org/en/rssac/meetings> and linked directly here<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/meetings/teleconference-01-07-2025-en.pdf>. As part of the 5 August 2025 RSSAC Meeting, the RSSAC has adopted the recommendation of the RSSAC Membership Committee to appoint Massioudath Bankole to the RSSAC Caucus. Their Statement of Interest can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/rssac/caucus/members. Welcome, Massioudath to the Caucus and this mailing list! Thanks, Dan Daniel Gluck Policy Development Support Specialist – Washington, DC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 614 0031 www.icann.org

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RSSAC001v3 Work Party Update
by Andrew McConachie Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, The work party held a meeting on July 29th. If you were not able to join the meeting here is the Zoom recording link. https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/x7LymNLty4q38G6UiudAcyq76s4gxAhiahgUHrsE24-… The next work party meeting will be held on August 12th. Below please find a link to the agenda and relevant links, including the working document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLgEgPNmrxLQV8hSN43xNpMClVftwi0gmDzBgdi… We'll begin looking at the working document at Section 3.2. Please feel free to comment in the document prior to the meeting. On the RSSAC monthly call it was brought up that we should periodically revisit our work party standing meeting time. The point of this is to share the pain a bit, so that Caucus members from more disadvantaged timezones aren't so disadvantaged. This discussion obviously needs to happen on the mailing list, and not on a call that people can't join because the time is bad for them. So I propose that after every 4 work party meetings I will bring this topic to the list and if someone feels that they're unable to participate because of the standing call time they can speak up. We're never going to find a time that works for everyone, but we also don't want to vary the meeting times so much that they're unpredictable, or that every call has different people showing up. I'm bringing this up now, so if you feel that the standing call time impacts your participation please speak up. Based on the mailing list discussion the Chairs and staff will determine if we should change the standing work party meeting time. Thanks, Andrew

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Reminder: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | UPDATED CADENCE Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00 UTC-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar Aug. 11, 2025

Aug. 11, 2025

Hey All, Here with a reminder for tomorrow’s RSSAC 001v3 WP Teleconference. Below is the link to the draft agenda for the call. Thanks, Dan Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Start Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC (originally 13 May) Every 2 weeks on Tuesday Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLgEgPNmrxLQV8hSN43xNpMClVftwi0gmDzBgdi… Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Web: Ld&ngC3k#1 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Phone: 1501513337

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