Dear SSR2 RT members, As you prepare to finalize your report to submit to the Board I wanted to remind you about Implementation Shepherds so that you can start to think if this is something you’d like to volunteer for. The role of Implementation Shepherds is to be the first contact for any questions or clarifications the Board seeks as it considers the recommendations, and ICANN org seeks once the implementation is underway. Examples of information and clarification that can be sought from Implementation Shepherds include items such as the SSR2's intent behind its recommendations; SSR2 rationale for recommendations; facts that led the SSR2 to certain conclusions; the envisioned implementation timeline; and metrics related to the measure of implementation success. Any RT member who volunteers can be an Implementation Shepherd, there is no specific number required. ATRT3 and CCT each have 6, and RDS has 4. For CCT, RDS, and ATRT3 Reviews, the time commitment has been minimal, around 1-3 hours per month. Implementation is not linked to ICANN meetings. Therefore, the Implementation Shepherds shall not be eligible for travel funding in relation to this role. For examples of the types of discussions, see the wiki pages: * RDS: https://community.icann.org/x/lIICBw * CCT: https://community.icann.org/x/ugSrBQ * ATRT3: https://community.icann.org/x/BYM4C You can read more about Implementation Shepherds in the Operating Standards<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/operating-standards-specific-rev...> (p28). Please let me know if you’ve any questions. Best, Jennifer -- Jennifer Bryce Project Manager, Review Support and Accountability Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype: jennifer.bryce.icann Email: jennifer.bryce@icann.org