[At-Large] Paper: ICANN/IANA functions and structure

[Ellen Strickland]

Dear all,

Attached is a paper prepared by InternetNZ staff  called "ICANN/IANA: Role
and Structural Considerations".

In the document we explore the various parts of the NTIA role that the
multistakeholder process now underway needs to build a new settlement
around. We make some comments regarding the importance of a transition to a
new settlement that deals with *all* aspects of the NTIA role - they are
interlinked and only dealing with one part creates risks to the stability
of the ecosystem.

There are several diagrams attached that disaggregate the relevant DNS
functions - policy, operations, oversight and so on - and that then show
the institutional locations of those functions today.
Then further diagrams set out some options for future institutional
arrangements for these functions.

The intention is to stimulate debate and discussion about:
* what is and isn't part of the transition
* the wide range of solutions available for the institutional aspect of the
new settlement

I hope this is a constructive contribution.

Best regards
Ellen Strickland

Collaboration and Community Lead
*InternetNZ*

*To promote the Internet's benefits and uses, and protect its potential.*




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Ellen Strickland

Collaboration and Community Lead
*InternetNZ*

+64 4 495 2118 (office) +64 21 261 6094 (mob)
ellen at internetnz.net.nz
Skype: ellenstrickland

*To promote the Internet's benefits and uses, and protect its potential.*
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