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The '''ICANN Bylaws''' are the internal rules set forth for [[ICANN]] by the [[ICANN Board]].
The '''ICANN Bylaws''' are the internal rules set forth for [[ICANN]] by the [[ICANN Board]].
The Bylaws in full can be found [http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm here]. A summary of each section is as follows:
====Article 1. Mission and Core Values====
* 1.1 Mission
::To coordinate the global Internet's system of identifiers (domain names/[[DNS]], [[IP Addresses]], [[AS]] numbers, and protocol port and parameter numbers), and ensure that the system is stable and secure.
* 1.2 Core Values
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====Article 2. Powers====
* 2.1 General Powers
:: The [[ICANN Board|Board]] shall either exercise or observe the exercising of ICANN's powers. It acts with a majority vote.
* 2.2 Restrictions
:: ICANN is not a domain name [[registry]], [[registrar]], or [[IP]] address registry.
* 2.3 Non-Discriminatory Treatment
:: ICANN shall not discriminate against any party.
====Article 3. Transparency====
* 3.1 Purpose
:: ICANN and its constituent bodies shall act in an open, transparent, and fair manner.
* 3.2 Website
:: ICANN shall maintain a publicly accessible website
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