Summary
Board approved .POST sponsorship agreement and instructed staff to implement it.
 
Text

    Whereas, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) applied for the .POST sponsored top-level domain during the 2003 round of sponsored new gTLDs;

    Whereas, ICANN and the UPU conducted extensive, time consuming and challenging negotiations to overcome a number of contracting issues unique to the UPU as a result of its status as an intergovernmental organization and specialized agency of the United Nations;

    Whereas, ICANN and the UPU concluded their negotiation with an agreement in principle in October 2009;

    Whereas, the proposed .POST Sponsorship Agreement was posted for public comment on 2 November 2009, and two comments were received;

    It is hereby RESOLVED (2009.12.09.09) that the .POST Sponsorship Agreement is approved, and the President and CEO is authorized to take such actions as appropriate to implement the agreement.

Implementation Actions

  • Sign Agreement
    • Responsible entity: ICANN Office of the General Counsel, Services Staff and Universal Postal Union
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: 11 December 2009
  • Complete IANA Functions Department delegation template request
    • Responsible entity: Universal Postal Union (UPU)
    • Due date:None specified
    • Completion date: (awaiting UPU action)
  • Proceed with delegation process pursuant to IANA Functions process
    • Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department
    • Due Date: Based on receipt of delegation request and agreed-upon delegation process
    • Completion date: Based on receipt of delegation request and agreed-upon delegation process

Other Related Resolutions

  • TBD

Additional Information

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