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A '''Working Group (WG)''' is defined as a group of individuals or experts in a particular field who came together to achieve specific objectives. Different organizations like the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]] and the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] created different working groups to accomplish specific purposes. Based on RFC 2418, Working Groups are created to address specific problem or to produce one or more specific deliverables such as guidelines, standards or specifications. Working groups operate for a short period of time, generally until the completion of its goal. | A '''Working Group (WG)''' is defined as a group of individuals or experts in a particular field who came together to achieve specific objectives. Different organizations like the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]] (ICANN) and the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] (IETF) created different working groups to accomplish specific purposes. Based on RFC 2418, Working Groups are created to address specific problem or to produce one or more specific deliverables such as guidelines, standards or specifications. Working groups operate for a short period of time, generally until the completion of its goal. The term of a Working Group may also be terminated for any other reason.<ref>[http://www.rfc-archive.org/getrfc.php?rfc=2418 IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures]</ref> | ||
Organizations like IETF or ICANN determine if it is necessary or appropriate to create a working group to resolve certain issues. Organizations first provide guidelines and define the criteria for establishing a working group. Every working group has a charter, which serves as an agreement between the working group and the organization. It contains the specific assignments of the working group that need to be fulfilled. | Organizations like IETF or ICANN determine if it is necessary or appropriate to create a working group to resolve certain issues. Organizations first provide guidelines and define the criteria for establishing a working group. Every working group has a charter, which serves as an agreement between the working group and the organization. It contains the specific assignments of the working group that need to be fulfilled. | ||
===ICANN Working Groups=== | ===ICANN Working Groups=== | ||
ICANN has many working groups tasked with resolving issues or developing policies and practices. Membership in ICANN working groups is open to individuals within the ICANN community who are willing to volunteer their expertise on certain issues. The decision over whether it is necessary to form a working group for policy development is decided by ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] or [[AC|Advisory Councils]]. Discussions and | ICANN has many working groups tasked with resolving issues or developing policies and practices. Membership in ICANN working groups is open to individuals within the ICANN community who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise on certain issues. The decision over whether it is necessary to form a working group for policy development is decided by ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] or [[AC|Advisory Councils]]. Discussions and meetings of working groups are properly documented and translated using the 5 United Nations languages so that non-English speaking members of the Internet community may participate. Any decision or recommendation made by a working group are evaluated by the SO and the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/icann_fact_sheet.pdf Fact Sheet: What is ICANN?]</ref> | ||
==The First ICANN Working Group== | ==The First ICANN Working Group== | ||
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* [[Dr. Willie Black]] | * [[Dr. Willie Black]] | ||
Working Group A was criticized by University of Miami Law Professor [[Michael Froomkin]] | Working Group A was criticized by University of Miami Law Professor [[Michael Froomkin]]. He described the working group as a failure and argued that it was not properly constituted, based on ICANN rules. He cited that Working Group A was not properly representative of each of the constituencies within the DNSO, which is a requirement under ICANN rules. According to him, the working group was further manipulated and railroaded by the chairman, by creating sub-groups, and minimizing and disenfranchising input.<ref>[http://osaka.law.miami.edu/~amf/icann-udp.htm Comments on ICANN Uniform Dispute Policy]</ref> | ||
Despite criticisms, subsequent Working Groups were also created by the DNSO Names Council on June 25, 1999, to perform specific tasks such as: | Despite criticisms, subsequent Working Groups were also created by the DNSO Names Council on June 25, 1999, to perform specific tasks such as: | ||
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* '''WG E''' - Global awareness and Outreach | * '''WG E''' - Global awareness and Outreach | ||
== | ==WG Models and Guidelines== | ||
===GNSO=== | ===GNSO=== | ||
On March 31, 2010, the DNSO's successor, the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]], proposed the creation of guidelines for working groups as part of its objective to improve its structure and operations. The main purpose of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines is to help the members of working groups/working teams to be able to deliver productive and effective results.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-31may10-en.htm Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines Published]</ref> On January 18, 2011, the proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines were published, and subsequently were approved by the [[PPSC|Policy Process Steering Committee]]. The public comment period lasted until February 8, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan11-en.htm Public Comment: GNSO Council Requests Your Input on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines]</ref> | On March 31, 2010, the DNSO's successor, the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]], proposed the creation of guidelines for working groups as part of its objective to improve its structure and operations. The main purpose of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines is to help the members of working groups/working teams to be able to deliver productive and effective results.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-31may10-en.htm Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines Published]</ref> On January 18, 2011, the proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines were published, and subsequently were approved by the [[PPSC|Policy Process Steering Committee]]. The public comment period lasted until February 8, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18jan11-en.htm Public Comment: GNSO Council Requests Your Input on Proposed GNSO Working Group Guidelines]</ref> | ||
Based on the [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:Xa09epk9aV0J:gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf+GNSO+Working+Group+Guidelines&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESi1TpBpS7eB1u4NNTlVQrzzEHckUY5F4BI_HIS0AaNx5c1lOrmxQP76iQO034LX5YtHFl6v6Df8DEUgUfKG_6UskiFXuvrfUvkxE0FkL009A7jnC4U_o8tKCN0N0QCJ-8v745y0&sig=AHIEtbR0iJMSSmyCgGdPPDY2H6lVadtvwA GNSO Working Group Guidelines], once a decision is made to form a working group, a call for volunteers should be announced and published within the | Based on the [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:Xa09epk9aV0J:gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf+GNSO+Working+Group+Guidelines&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESi1TpBpS7eB1u4NNTlVQrzzEHckUY5F4BI_HIS0AaNx5c1lOrmxQP76iQO034LX5YtHFl6v6Df8DEUgUfKG_6UskiFXuvrfUvkxE0FkL009A7jnC4U_o8tKCN0N0QCJ-8v745y0&sig=AHIEtbR0iJMSSmyCgGdPPDY2H6lVadtvwA GNSO Working Group Guidelines], once a decision is made to form a working group, a call for volunteers should be announced and published within the Internet community worldwide and through ICANN's websites, stakeholder groups, supporting organizations, and advisory committees, etc. to call for volunteers to ensure that its members will be properly represented. Stakeholder groups and constituencies must have representatives within the WG. These WG Guidelines may be also be adopted by other Chartering Organizations. | ||
The membership application is received by the Chartering Organization Secretariat or their representatives. Applicants are required to submit expressions of interest, which will be verified by the secretariat. Upon verification, a confirmation of receipt will be sent accompanied by a request for Statement of Interest (SOI) as mandated by the GNSO Operating Procedures Chapter 5.0. Further instruction will be sent to the applicant regarding Disclosure of Interest (DOI) and other matters. | The membership application is received by the Chartering Organization Secretariat or their representatives. Applicants are required to submit expressions of interest, which will be verified by the secretariat. Upon verification, a confirmation of receipt will be sent accompanied by a request for Statement of Interest (SOI) as mandated by the GNSO Operating Procedures Chapter 5.0. Further instruction will be sent to the applicant regarding Disclosure of Interest (DOI) and other matters. | ||
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==ICANN Work Parties== | ==ICANN Work Parties== | ||
The [[PDP]] of the [[RSSAC]] and [[SSAC]] rely on | The [[PDP]] of the [[RSSAC]] and [[SSAC]] rely on '''work parties''' rather than "working groups." The former term tends to indicate a high level of expertise in the topic in question, which is critical to the technical advice expected of the RSSAC and SSAC. | ||
==CCWG== | |||
A '''[[Cross-Community Working Group]]''' (CCWG) is a mechanism that allows [[SO]]s and [[AC]]s to work together to address an issue of common interest that does not fall within the scope of a single SO or AC. The [[CCWG-IG|CCWG on Internet Governance]] offers a good example. | |||
==Related Topic== | |||
[[WT|Work Team]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Temporary ICANN Bodies]] | ||