[CWG-DT-Stewardship] FW: Call for Observers to join CWG on Naming Related Functions

[Jonathan Robinson]

I think we tried to be as inclusive as possible in our descriptions, it's
just that observer implies to some that they are just that - passive.

 

From: Reed, Daniel A [mailto:dan-reed at uiowa.edu] 
Sent: 29 September 2014 17:13
To: Jonathan Robinson; 'Grace Abuhamad'; cwg-dt-stewardship at icann.org
Subject: RE: [CWG-DT-Stewardship] FW: Call for Observers to join CWG on
Naming Related Functions

 

Wouldn't "member" imply participation?

 

From: cwg-dt-stewardship-bounces at icann.org
[mailto:cwg-dt-stewardship-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Robinson
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 11:11 AM
To: 'Grace Abuhamad'; cwg-dt-stewardship at icann.org
Subject: Re: [CWG-DT-Stewardship] FW: Call for Observers to join CWG on
Naming Related Functions

 

All,

 

Turns out there is sensitivity to the terminology used i.e. members and
observers is potentially alienating to some.

 

How do others feel about "fixing" this at this stage i.e. changing to
participants and members in order to remove the "observer" problem.

 

Or do we simply aim to communicate as clearly as possible the following
point:

 

" . the expectation that the CWG will operate as much as possible with the
views and consensus support of all participants . "

 

Jonathan

 

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[mailto:cwg-dt-stewardship-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of Grace Abuhamad
Sent: 26 September 2014 18:58
To: cwg-dt-stewardship at icann.org
Subject: [CWG-DT-Stewardship] FW: Call for Observers to join CWG on Naming
Related Functions

 

Hi all, 

Just published the "Call for Observers" on the ICANN announcements page in
an effort to open the group and announce the upcoming call and meeting in
LA. 

 

To view the original post, please see
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-09-26-en

 


Call for Observers to Join Cross Community Working Group to Develop an
IANAStewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions


In Brief


The organizations that have adopted the charter for the Cross Community
Working Group (CWG) to develop an Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions call for
observers to join this effort. The primary goal of the CWG is to produce a
consolidated transition proposal for the elements of the IANA Functions
relating to the Domain NameSystem.


Participating as observer


Participation in the CWG is open to members and observers. In addition to
members, who are appointed by the chartering organizations, anyone
interested in the work of the CWG, can join as an observer. Observers are
expected to actively participate and attend all meetings. The only
difference between a member and an observer is that any consensus calls or
formal decisions that may need to be made will be limited to CWG members
appointed by the chartering organizations. However, this does not take away
that it is the expectation that the CWG will operate as much as possible
with the views and consensus support of all participants in mind as the
importance of considering all input and views on this important topic is
recognized. Observers may be from a chartering organization, from a
stakeholder group or organization not represented in the CWG or currently
active within ICANN, or self-appointed.


How to join


If you are interested in joining, please contact Grace Abuhamad (
<mailto:grace.abuhamad at icann.org> grace.abuhamad at icann.org), or the
secretariats of your Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee. All
participants (members and observers) will be listed on the CWG's webpage.
All observers are also required to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI)
following the procedures of their chartering organization, or where that is
not applicable for observers, the GNSO Procedures should be followed (see
<https://community.icann.org/x/cYLg> https://community.icann.org/x/cYLg).


Next steps


The CWG is currently in formation. To date, the At-Large Advisory Committee
(ALAC), the Country Code Supporting Organization (ccNSO), the Generic Names
Supporting Organization (GNSO) and the Security and Stability Advisory
Committee (SSAC) have adopted the charter, and are in the process of
appointing members. The CWG will have its
<https://community.icann.org/x/6grxAg> first meeting (via teleconference) on
6 October at 13.00 UTC, followed by a
<http://la51.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-iana-stewardship-naming> F2F meeting
in Los Angeles during the ICANN meeting (scheduled for Monday 13 October
from 12.15 - 13.45 local time (19.15 - 22.45 UTC), with remote
participation). Both sessions will be recorded and transcribed.


Background


The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has
requested that ICANN"convene a multistakeholder process to develop a plan to
transition the U.S. government stewardship role" with regard to the IANA
Functions and related root zone management. In making its announcement, the
NTIA specified that the transition proposal must have broad community
support and meet the following principles:

.         Support and enhance the multistakeholder model

.         Maintain the security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet
DNS

.         Meet the needs and expectation of the global customers and
partners of the IANA services

.         Maintain the openness of the Internet.

NTIA also specified that it would not accept a proposal that replaces the
NTIA role with a government-led or an intergovernmental organization
solution.

On June 6 ICANN proposed the creation of an IANA Stewardship Transition
Coordination Group (ICG) "responsible for preparing a transition proposal
reflecting the differing needs of the various affected parties of the IANA
functions."

It was determined that Stewardship Transition proposals for each of the IANA
functions should be developed by the directly affected communities, the IETF
and IAB for IANA functions related to InternetProtocol Parameters; the NRO,
the ASO, and the RIRs for functions related the management and distribution
of numbering resources; and the GNSO and ccNSO for functions related to the
Domain NameSystem. These efforts will inform the work of the ICG, whose
responsibility is to develop an overall integrated transition proposal from
these autonomously developed components.

Two of IANA's global directly affected communities, the addressing and
Internet protocol parameter communities, have responded to the NTIA's
announcement and the formation of the ICG, by establishing working groups to
provide input on their specific needs and expectations with respect to the
IANAStewardship Transition.

This CWG was formed as an integral part of this transition process, and to
develop a proposal for the elements of the IANA Stewardship Transition that
directly affect the naming community.


Further Information


.
<http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/iana-stewardship-naming-function-charter-14
aug14-en.pdf> Charter of Cross Community Working Group (CWG) to develop an
IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions [PDF, 277
KB]

.          <https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg> CWG Wiki

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