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==GNSO Working Group Guidelines==

==GNSO Working Group Guidelines==

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 internet community worldwide and through ICANN's websites, stakeholder groups, supporting organizations and advisory committees, etc. to call for volunteers to ensure that its membership will be properly represented. Stakeholder groups and constituencies must have representatives within the WG. This WG Guidelines may be also be adopted by other Chartering Organizations.

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 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.

The ICANN Staff is responsible in coordinating and planning the first meeting with the Chair, Interim Chair or Chartering Organization and providing the members of the working group with relevant background information, historical data before the first meeting.

The ICANN Staff is responsible for coordinating and planning the first meeting with the Chair, Interim Chair, or Chartering Organization and providing the members of the working group with relevant background information, historical data before the first meeting.

During the first meeting of the WG, members will be introduced for team building and will be informed that they are expected to operate under the principles of transparency and openness. Members of the WG will also elect their leaders unless a chairman has been appointed by the Chartering Organization. The WG is required to review documents such as the Charter, Working Group Guidelines, Policy Development Process Guidebook, Issues Paper etc.

During the first meeting of the WG, members will be introduced for team building and will be informed that they are expected to operate under the principles of transparency and openness. Members of the WG will also elect their leaders unless a chairman has been appointed by the Chartering Organization. The WG is required to review documents such as the Charter, Working Group Guidelines, Policy Development Process Guidebook, Issues Paper, etc.

The GNSO Working Group Guidelines also enumerate the general roles and responsibilities of the working group including the specific duties of the chairman, vice-chairman, liaison and members. The WG members are also expected to ensure the integrity of the process, act based on ICANN's Expected Standards of Behavior set forth by the ICANN Accountability and Transparency Framework, and follow the process on how to deal with a member who is obstructing the efforts of the WG.

The GNSO Working Group Guidelines also enumerate the general roles and responsibilities of the working group including the specific duties of the chairman, vice-chairman, liaison, and members. The WG members are also expected to ensure the integrity of the process, act based on ICANN's Expected Standards of Behavior set forth by the ICANN Accountability and Transparency Framework, and follow the process on how to deal with a member who is obstructing the efforts of the WG.

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