[wg-review] 3. [Constituencies] Report requested by NC

["YJ Park" <yjpark@myepark.com>]

Constituencies:

· Are the constituencies a correct division? Are all DNSO interests
adequately represented in the existing constituency groups? Do the current
divisions aggregate individuals or entities with closely aligned interests
and permit the development of focused positions?

· Should the constituencies be reformulated by combining user
constituencies?  By combining provider constituencies?  In some other way?

· Is it up to each constituency to define its relationship with NC
representatives or should the DNSO/ICANN have some minimal mandatory
requirements for all?

· What happens if an elected NC rep does not attend NC meetings, ignores
constituency members? Is this up to the constituency to address, or should
it be brought to the attention of the NC?

· Are the constituencies fulfilling their role as open and transparent
channels of dialogue and discussion toward the development of community
consensus? Do they allow effective development of collective positions of
those with similar interests?  Does this process promote the development of
overall community consensus?

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

· Are the constituencies adequately representing the intended members?  Or
are there important parts of the Internet Community that may need better
representation?

· Should there be a constituency for individuals, and if so, how should its
membership be constituted?

· How do you ensure that individuals who choose to form an individual
constituency represent the vast interests
of individuals ?

· No constituencies have been added since the original seven constituencies
were recognized (provisionally) in May 1999.  What should be the ongoing
process for assessing whether the constituencies serving the goal of
providing appropriate forums for affected stakeholder groups?