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The purpose of the BGC RSSAC Review Working Group (WG) is to:

1. Assist in the selection of the independent evaluator and make recommendation to the Board to hire and contract with independent evaluator.
2. Monitor (along with Staff) the independent evaluator's progress through periodic progress updates from the evaluator, and provide an independent focal point for stewardship and guidance on issues relating to the review; (Note: Staff will provide review updates to the BGC, Board, and public, as needed; Staff also will help ensure the evaluator has access to information relating to RSSAC activities; and Staff will ensure that the evaluator fulfills its contractual obligations);
3. Help ensure that the evaluator's final report (independent review) contains the data and information the WG and the BGC needs to carry-out their work;
   (Note: Staff will assist in identifying WG and BGC needs and will liaise with the evaluator to help ensure these needs are met; this will include Staff and WG review of a draft final report);
4. Consider the final report, Board input, and comments from stakeholders and the public, and advise the BGC whether, in general, the RSSAC has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure; and
5. If so, consult broadly and advise the BGC whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness -- and recommend to the BGC a comprehensive proposal to improve the involvement of the individual Internet user community in ICANN.

The working group will:

• (Along with Staff) Receive periodic progress reports on the RSSAC review to help ensure that the evaluator's work is progressing appropriately, and that the evaluator's final report (independent review) contains the data and information the WG and the BGC needs to carry-out its work, as well as provides the independent evaluation required;
• Develop (with Staff assistance) and submit to the BGC a process and schedule to create and publicly consider proposals for change – ensuring that the final report, and input from the Board, the community, ICANN stakeholders and the public is taken into consideration;
• Develop (with Staff assistance) draft and final comprehensive proposals for RSSAC improvement for BGC consideration and public comment; a comprehensive proposal should include specific recommendations addressing all improvements and changes deemed necessary for the effectiveness of the RSSAC; and
• Post draft and final proposals (after BGC consideration) for public comment to help ensure transparency and participation, and provide ample public opportunity for input, discussion, and advice on proposed changes to the RSSAC.