- Category: ICANN Structures
- Topic: Accountability and Transparency Frameworks
- Board meeting date: 15 February 2008
- Resolution number: 2008.02.15.02
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-15feb08.htm
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board approves the Framework and Principles on Accountability and Transparency.
Text
Whereas, the transparency and accountability of ICANN and its processes are of crucial importance to the community.
Whereas, a draft set of Frameworks and Principles for accountability and transparency was released for consultation and public comment. The principles document ICANN's approach to its work, including several new elements such as a documentary information disclosure policy, a translation policy, and a participation policy.
Whereas, the Board encouraged discussion and community input to facilitate continued improvements and measures designed to increase and assist accountability and transparency.
Whereas, workshops discussing the draft principles were held during ICANN meetings in San Juan and Los Angeles.
Whereas, the public comments were taken under consideration and a final draft Framework and Principles on Accountability and Transparency was posted on 10 January 2008.
Resolved (2008.08.15.02), the Board hereby approves the Framework and Principles on Accountability and Transparency.
Implementation Actions
- None
- Responsible entity: Not applicable
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: Not applicable
Other Related Resolutions
- Board encouraged debate and discussion on draft set of Frameworks and Principles for accountability and transparency, which were released for consultation and public comment, as recorded in the Resolutions of 29 June 2007 Board Meeting, available at: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-29jun07.htm
- Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information
- A draft of the Framework and Principles on Accountability and Transparency is available at: http://www.icann.org/en/accountability/frameworks-principles/contents-overview.htm
- The final draft of Framework and Principles on Accountability and Transparency is available at:http://www.icann.org/en/transparency/acct-trans-frameworks-principles-10jan08.pdf
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
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