RE: [nc-review] testing/starting..

[Theresa Swinehart <Theresa.Swinehart@wcom.com>]

All,

Please find below the first draft of our work effort to start discussion. As
you will notice, it's definitely a draft (:-))there are gaps, and suggested
inputs, but there is no pride of authorship, comments, views, contributions,
etc. welcome. I have not created an attachment, the draft is in the text
below.

As a suggested time-frame, please provide comments, thoughts, etc. by
Tuesday of next week (August 15th) to this list. I'll volunteer (unless
someone else wants to :-))to incorporate/amend this draft based on comments
and discussion, and then send out another version. Please note, some areas
I've put brackets on suggested inclusions, but just haven't put in the text
yet.

Thanks in advance --

Theresa


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DRAFT Outline for the DNSO Review

Introduction:

The DNSO is a Supporting Organization of ICANN, with the responsibility of
advising the ICANN Board with respect to policy issues relating to the
domain name system. The DNSO has the primary responsibility for developing
and recommending substantive policies regarding to the domain name system.
Additionally, the Board can reer proposals for substantive policies
regarding the domain name system to the DNSO for initial consideration and
recommendation to the Board. Subject to the provision of Article III,
Section 3, of the ICANN bylaws, the ICANN Board shall...[include section
under 'responsibilities and powers' of the DNSO bylaws].

Background:

The DNSO was formed in the Spring [February] of 1999 as one of the three
SO's under ICANN. It was formed following extensive global discussions and
communications, with the intent of trying to establish an SO that
represented the stakeholders in ICANN necessary for developing and
recommending substantive polices regarding the domain name system. Following
its establishment, it had functioned. As required under the ICANN bylaws,
the DNSO review is necessary to determine whether it is fulfilling it's
commitments, and whether it needs to be adjusted in order to better fulfill
them.

Review:

The review will require assessing which questions the NC needs to ask in
connection for overall review, including what is the role of the
constituencies, what problems exist, and what should the dnso try to be
accomplishing and is it meeting those needs. In order to proceed with this,
we will outline below and ask questions, on the responsibilities of the
organization, and the structure. The review will conclude with
recommendations, if any, on how to better improve the fulfillment of the
responsibilities of the organization, and whether any improvements require
structural changes.

DNSO Responsibilities:

with the responsibility of advising the ICANN Board with respect to policy
issues relating to the domain name system. The DNSO has the primary
responsibility for developing and recommending substantive policies
regarding to the domain name system. Additionally, the Board can reer
proposals for substantive policies regarding the domain name system to the
DNSO for initial consideration and recommendation to the Board.

Identify what responsibilities the DNSO has had to date consistent with its
mandate [TO BE ADDED]

* To what extent has the DNSO fulfilled these responsibilities?

* Where was the DNSO lacking in its capacity?

* Does the DNSO performance require improvement, and if so, how?

Structure:

The current structure of the DNSO is as follows: The NC, Seven
constituencies, and the General Assembly [TO BE ADDED] provide short
overview of these structures].

* Does the existing structure work?

* If not, can it be improved?

* Are the constituencies a correct division? Should there be different
divisions in the DNSO? E.g., users v. providers?

* Does the current constituency division minimize the effectiveness of the
DNSO and NC?

* Are the constituencies adequately representing the intended group?

* The GA has improve subsequently to the elections of the chairs -- what
should be the future responsibilities of the GA be?


Review  [Additional points to be added]:

* To improve the effectiveness of the DNSO, should the structure change? if
so, how?

* Have the DNSO recommendations furthered the ICANN work consistent with the
provision in Article III, Section 3, oftheICANN Bylaws, that the ICANN Board
shall accept recommendations of the DNSO if the Board finds that the
recommended policy (1) furthers the purposes of, and is in the best interest
of, the Corporation; (2) is consistent with the Articles and Bylaws; (3) was
arrived at through fair and open processes (including participation by
representatives of other Supporting Organizations if requested); and (4)
isn't reasonably opposed by any other Supporting Organization.









> -----Original Message-----
> From: Theresa Swinehart [mailto:Theresa.Swinehart@wcom.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 12:49 PM
> To: 'Elisabeth Porteneuve'; 'nc-review@dnso.org'
> Subject: RE: [nc-review] testing/starting..
>
>
> Okay --
>
> all -- it looks like getting a conference call going will be
> difficult, to say the least, in this vacation month. If all
> are accessible on computer, I suggest we go with Pindar's
> note, and Roberto's idea of 'when the meat is cooking'.., of
> working on e-mail, then if we see there is a call needed, we
> can always arrange one and give everyone sufficient notice...
>
> In the next day I'll send out something to get this e-mail
> dialogue started,
>
> Theresa
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-nc-review@dnso.org [mailto:owner-nc-review@dnso.org]On
> > Behalf Of Elisabeth Porteneuve
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 3:56 AM
> > To: Theresa.Swinehart@wcom.com; nc-review@dnso.org
> > Subject: Re: [nc-review] testing/starting..
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Theresa,
> >
> > A general European (almost all Europe) information --
> > the 15 of August, Tuesday, is a holiday, and the 4 days
> > 12-15 August is the longest weekend, many people on leave.
> > Similar to July 4th long weekend in the US.
> >
> > On personal note - I plan to be with my Mother in Warsaw
> > from 12 to 20 August, my only vacation this summer, and it
> > will be very difficult for me to join any telecon.
> > It may be manageable (plan B solution) if you could call me.
> >
> > I have to be in Paris on 21 August in the morning to
> > close the call for nominations to the ICANN Board on the DNSO,
> > and open the call for endorsements in the afternoon.
> > With all verifications it is the whole day work.
> >
> > Any other date in August in manageable if notice few days
> in advance.
> >
> > I would suggest we look also on the September.
> > The NC will be busy all the week 11-16 September,
> > I have my work committments for 17-20 September in Lisbon.
> >
> > Thank you for starting Review work !
> >
> > Elisabeth
> >
> > >
> > > Hi --
> > >
> > > this message is to test the list serve for this group, and
> > to hear from all
> > > about getting started on our work. Our time frame is very
> > short, so I'd like
> > > to suggest we try to schedule a call at some time
> > convenient to everyone to
> > > begin the work effort.
> > >
> > > How does everyone's schedule for August look?
> > >
> > > Theresa
> > >
> > >
>