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RIPE TLD-WG
Terms of Reference
Please note that the TLD Working Group has been replaced by the DNR Forum
Aim Of The WG
The aim of the TLD-WG is to initiate and enhance coordination of nTLDs within
the RIPE geographical area. This increased coordination should lead to
increased stability, effectiveness and uniformity of procedures within top
level domain environs. Coordination will be done by means of discussion,
consensus building regarding action points, and the monitoring of any actions
carried out.
Who Can Participate In The WG?
In accordance with RIPE principles the WG is open to all parties administering
nTLDs or wide area IP networks within the RIPE area, and those who have an
interest in such matters, particularly including those involved in emerging
registries and registries outside the RIPE geographical area. There is no
formal membership of RIPE or of the TLD-WG. Specifically it is desired that all
RIPE-area nTLD administrators actively participate in the WG.
How To Participate In The WG
The working group will communicate by means of an
open mailing list. This list is managed by
majordomo@ripe.net. In addition the WG will physically meet three times a year
at the RIPE meetings. These meetings will be open to all RIPE meeting attendees
not just WG members. They will be chaired by the TLD-WG chair and minutes will
be published on the RIPE NCC web site.
NOTE: A list of RIPE area nTLDs can be found at Appendix A.
Relationships With Key Organisations
The WG needs to develop and/or maintain relationships with all key TLD related
organisations. These include but are not limited to IANA, RIPE NCC, ITU, CORE,
POC, PAB, and any pertinent governmental regulatory bodies. The exact form
these relationships would take on are a discussion point for the WG.
TLD Coordination Project Activity
The WG should discuss, form, and direct a TLD coordination project. The
location, size, and scope of the project is to be decided. The aims of this
project would be to:
- carry out the actions decided upon by the WG
- act as a focus point for relational contacts
- give regular updates of actions undertaken
- give regular reports of developments in the TLD arena
Policies Of The WG
Here follows a framework of policies for the WG. Policy details can be found in
the WG workplan.
- To promote harmonization of registration policies and practices by
publishing recommendations.
- To give input to actions carried out by TLD coordination project.
- To design a framework for physical representation of the WG to relevant
organisations and at important TLD meetings.
- To provide a forum for the sharing of experiences.
- To promote the independence and stability of relevant organisations
necessary to the stability of the root domain and of the DNS as a whole, and to
look at ways to improve the present situation.
- To clarify and harmonise RIPE area conflict settlement procedures.
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