Summary

Directs staff action to advance final board consideration of new gTLD Expression of Interest process.
 
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Whereas the ICANN Board has passed a resolution in Seoul directing ICANN staff to study the potential impact of a call for formal "expressions of interest", and provide a plan for Board consideration in December 2009, including possible options and a risk analysis relating to a proposed action;

Whereas ICANN staff has presented an analysis of the potential benefits of an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process, and has developed a preliminary EOI process model for ICANN Board discussion;

Whereas the board discussion has resulted in some preliminary determinations pending formalizing the EOI process model and obtaining public comment on those determinations;

Resolved, (2009.12.09.05), ICANN staff is hereby directed to record and publish for public comment the risks and considerations considered by the board and the ICANN Board's determinations on the EOI process model. Staff is also directed to continue undertaking additional analysis on those determinations.

Resolved, (2009.12.09.06), ICANN staff shall summarize: a) the public comments resulting from the publication of the risks and considerations considered by the board, b) ICANN Board's determinations on the EOI process model, and c) the additional staff analysis undertaken; and present that summary to the ICANN Board. Further, along with that summary ICANN staff shall present a proposed EOI process model for approval at the ICANN Board's February 2010 meeting.

Implementation Actions

  • Post for public comment and summarize comments on risk and considerations and Board determinations
    • Responsible entity:  ICANN staff new gTLD team
    • Due date:  4 February 2010
    • Completion date:  18 December 2009 (posting for public comment); 15 February 2010 (summarization of comments)
  • Undertake and summarize additional analysis on determinations
    • Responsible entity:  ICANN staff new gTLD team
    • Due Date:  4 February 2010
    • Completion Date:  4 February 2010
  • Present proposed EOI process model to Board
    • Responsible Entity:  ICANN staff new gTLD team
    • Due Date:  4 February 2010
    • Completion Date:  4 February 2010

Other Related Resolutions

Additional Information

  • No additional funding provided.
  • The Board withdrew the proposal for Expressions of Interest at its Meeting in Nairobi.

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