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Functional Model for Root Server System Governance

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Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Staff, SSAC
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

On behalf of the SSAC, please find SAC131: SSAC Comments on Functional Model for Root Server System Governance at the following link: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committee-ssac-reports/sac...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Reid, JIM
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

This is a welcome first step towards root server system governance, but one which has too much left unsaid and undone. The report is unlikely to provide a strong enough foundation for governance of the root server system.


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Holen, Hans Petter
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The RIPE NCC has operated one of the 13 Root Name Servers, k-root, since 1997 and is committed to continuing to do so.

We have participated in the ICANN Root Server System Governance Working group and, as such, support the proposal.

The RIPE NCC executive board was briefed on the proposed “Root Server System Governance Structure” in their meeting on 5 September and agreed to express a commitment to continue to operate K-root and in...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Number Resource Organisation, Executive Council Chair
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The Regional Internet Registries act as operators of the in-addr.arpa and ip6.arpa zones. We are organised together as the Number Resource Organization (NRO), also acting as the Address Supporting Organization under an MOU with ICANN. 


We believe the NRO is an essential stakeholder in the Internet's naming and addressing infrastructure. As these zones provide critical reverse DNS data for the root, the stability and secur...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Internet Architecture Board
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The Internet Architecture Board [IAB] appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to ICANN on the "Functional Model for Root Server System Governance" report from the Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS-GWG).


While the IAB welcomes and supports any effort to maintain and establish a strong, sustainable, and resilient governance model for ...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Netnod
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

Netnod appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Root Server System Governance Structure document. The longevity of the governance structure is intrinsically linked to its acceptance within a broader global context, thus necessitating an in-depth discussion on accountability and transparency. The actual implementation of control mechanisms related to governance principles should not be deferred; instead, we stress the need for con...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Policy staff in support of the At-Large Community, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

Please find attached the ALAC Statement on the "Functional Model for Root Server System Governance".

Ratification record is included in the cover page.

Kind regards,

ICANN Policy staff in support of the At-Large Community.

Website: atlarge.icann.org


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - India Internet Foundation
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

India Internet Foundation is pleased to submit its comments on the proposed Functional Model for RSS Governance. We have been closely following the deliberations and meeting updates of the Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG). We highlight that several elements need to be revisited. Our full submission expands on some of the key points in detail, with constructive recommendations for strengthening the final model. We emphasize...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG)
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Functional Model developed by the Root Server System (RSS) Governance Working Group (GWG) in response to Root Server System Advisory Committee advice.


The RrSG supports the proposed governance model for the Root Server System as an important step toward transparency and technical stability. The RrSG offers several recommendations to consider e...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Kim, Yong
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

Introduction: As the Registry Operator of .com, .net, and other TLDs, Verisign depends on the secure, stable, and

reliable function of the Root Sever System. Verisign recognizes and commends the multi-year effort that

the GWG and stakeholders took to produce the “The Root Server System Governance Structure” and

“Governance Principles for the Root Server System”. These foundational documents are ...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Tucows
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

Tucows appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Functional Model for Root Server System Governance. The model offers sound governance principles, and a structure to provide governance for the root server system and to effectively engage the broader community of stakeholders. Tucows notes that the relationship with the ICANN and IANA structures should be further considered.


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - ccNSO Council
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The Council commends the extensive work that has gone into the preparation of the report, and thanks all of the community volunteers who have contributed to the work. 


The Council offers the following comments (for the full comments please see attached document):

- The proposal is supported in broad terms.

- In a broad sense the powers and responsibilities proposed for the new Governance Structure are appropri...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - WIDE Project
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The WIDE Project, as one of the root server operators, fully endorses the principles and framework outlined in the document, along with the proposed phased approach to establishing the governance framework.

In particular, it wants to emphasize the importance of utilizing operational data to ensure the healthy and stable functioning of the RSS, thereby contributing to the robustness of the global Internet infrastructure.


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Advisory Committee, Root Server System
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The RSSAC supports this document and its recommendations as the first step and necessary milestone in the evolution of the RSS Governance. 


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - .au Domain Administration Ltd
22 September 2025

Submission Summary:

auDA thanks the members of the Working Group for their work in developing the Functional Model (FM).

auDA offers general comments broadly in support of the FM. It is preferable to have some governance structure than the status quo. The FM must focus on protecting the root server system from disruption. The right stakeholders are proposed to be engaged. The responsibilities proposed for the FM are appropriate. It appears to meet the RSSA...


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - (RySG), Registries Stakeholder Group
21 September 2025

Submission Summary:

The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) is generally supportive of the proposed Root Server Governance Structure and offers additional comments regarding the number of representatives an organization may have on the Council, the funding model, and the relationship with ICANN and the wider community.


Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG)
21 September 2025

Submission Summary:

1. The Governance Structure should include a pathway for non-commercial stakeholders and end-user groups to have meaningful, formal participation.

2. The final model should embed independent accountability mechanisms accessible to non-commercial stakeholders.

3. And we recommend that the Governance Structure adopt strict safeguards on funding sources.



Functional Model for Root Server System Governance Submission - Omar, Isaac
09 September 2025

Submission Summary:

This submission introduces the URL Resolution Surface Protocol (URLRSP), a patent‑pending, survivability‑native innovation designed to complement ICANN’s DNS infrastructure with a governed semantic layer at the subdomain level. URLRSP aligns with the Functional Model for Root Server System Governance by reinforcing its core principles of transparency, accountability, and operational stability.

Activated via wildcard DNS, URLRSP enables r...