- Category: ccTLDs
- Topic: Redelegation of .ZA (South Africa)
- Board meeting date: 15 November 2004
- Resolution number: 04.92
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-15nov04.htm
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board approves the proposed redelegation of the .ZA domain to the .za Domain Name Authority.
Text
Whereas, the .za Domain Name Authority has requested the redelegation of the .ZA (South Africa) ccTLD.
Whereas, the South African Parliament passed the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002 under which the .za Domain Name Authority (a non-profit South African corporation) was designated to accept redelegation of the South African ccTLD (.za).
Whereas, the local Internet community and government appear to support the proposed redelegation.
Whereas, the current contacts for the ccTLD both agree to the redelegation.
Whereas, ICANN and IANA staff have been in discussions with the proposed redelegee and recommend the approval of the redelegation.
RESOLVED [04.92] that the proposed redelegation of .ZA to the .za Domain Name Authority is approved.
Implementation Actions
- Proceed with redelegation process pursuant to IANA Functions processes.
- Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department
- Due date: Per IANA Functions processes
- Implementation date: Completed per IANA Functions processes
Other Related Resolutions
- Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information
- IANA Report on Redelegation of the .ZA Top-Level Domain is available at: http://www.iana.org/reports/2005/za-report-05aug05.pdf.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
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