- Category: gTLDs
- Topic: New gTLD Auctions
- Board meeting date: 12 February 2009
- Resolution number: 2009-02-12-001
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-12feb09.htm
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board directed Staff to prepare a preliminary paper on using auctions as part of the new gTLD application process.
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[The Board then reached the following conclusions from the discussion:
1) General sense of the board was attained regarding need for additional public comments and the requirement for an additional round (third round) of comments before any RFP could be issued.
2) A resolution on the issues surrounding the need to resolve contending identical string applications. It was noted by Board Members that there had been considerable discussion on auctions as the mechanism for string contentions and other possible mechanisms. The Board members discussed the need to understand how proceeds from any auctions might be dealt with before it could be considered further. Following this discussion, the Chairman asked whether it would be appropriate to direct staff to prepare a preliminary paper and proposed the following resolution, which was moved by Bruce Tonkin and seconded by Steve Goldstein:]
It is hereby resolved (2009-02-12-001), that Staff is directed to prepare a preliminary paper setting forth possible guidelines for a foundation or other mechanism that might be established to appropriately deal with the proceeds that might result from auctions.
Implementation Actions
- Provide Board with preliminary paper
- Responsible entity: ICANN New gTLD Staff
- Due date: None specified.
- Completion date: TBD
Other Related Resolutions
- TBD
Additional Information
- No additional funding provided.
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