RFC 2690 (rfc2690) - Page 2 of 8
A Proposal for an MOU-Based ICANN Protocol Support Organization
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RFC 2690 ICANN PSO Proposal September 1999
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3. Proposal for a MOU-based PSO
ICANN Protocol Supporting Organization
1. Definition of the PSO.
a. Purpose.
The Protocol Support Organization (PSO) will be a consensus-
based advisory body within the ICANN framework.
b. Components.
The PSO will establish a "Protocol Council" and host an annual
open meeting (known as the "General Assembly" (described
below)).
c. Creation through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Arrangements regarding the PSO are to be reflected in a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among ICANN and a group of
open international Internet related standards development
organizations (SDOs). SDOs must satisfy a set of objective
criteria before they can be considered for membership. (see
Appendix A) After ICANN has accepted a proposal for an ICANN
PSO, including the SDO criteria, a meeting, open to all SDOs
that believe they meet the criteria, will be held to develop
the MOU.
All existing MOU signatories must agree to the admission of new
signatories. Rejected applicants can appeal to the ICANN Board
where a 2/3rds majority can override such a rejection if the
board finds the SDO meets the criteria.
2. The Protocol Council
a. Members
The Protocol Council will have up to [12] individual members
selected by the SDO signatories of the MOU. (see below)
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