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WSIS-II/PC-3/DOC/5-E
Model 1
52.
This model envisages a Global Internet Council (GIC), consisting
of members from Governments with appropriate representation from
each region and with involvement of other stakeholders. This council
would take over the functions relating to international Internet
governance currently performed by the Department of Commerce of the
United States Government. It would also replace the ICANN
Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC).
53.
The functions of the GIC should include:
•
Setting of international Internet public policy and providing the
necessary oversight relating to Internet resource management, such
as additions or deletions to the root zone file, management of IP
addresses, introduction of gTLDs, delegation and redelegation of
ccTLDs.
•
Setting of international public policy and coordination for other
Internet-related key issues, such as spam, privacy, cybersecurity
and cybercrime, which are not being fully addressed by other
existing intergovernmental organizations.
•
Facilitating negotiation of treaties, conventions and agreements on
Internet-related public policies.
•
Fostering and providing guidance on certain developmental issues
in the broader Internet agenda, including but not limited to
capacity-building, multilingualism, equitable and cost-based
international interconnection costs, and equitable access for all.
•
Approving rules and procedures for dispute resolution mechanisms
and conduct arbitration, as required.
54.
The relationship between the GIC and technical and operational
Internet institutions, such as the reformed and internationalized ICANN,
should be formalized. In this model, ICANN will be accountable to GIC.
55.
The GIC should be anchored in the United Nations.
56.
For the issues dealt with in this body, the governmental component
will take a leading role. The private sector and civil society will
participate in an advisory capacity.
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