ICANN Bylaws
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The ICANN Bylaws are the internal rules set forth for ICANN by the ICANN Board.
The Bylaws in full can be found 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
Article 2. Powers
- 2.1 General Powers
- The Board shall either exercise or observe the exercising of ICANN's powers. It acts with a majority vote.
- 2.2 Restrictions
- 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
- 3.3 Manager of Public Information
- There shall be a staff position titled Manager of Public Information, whose duty it is to coordinate the various aspects of public participation, under direction of the President.
- 3.4 Meeting Notices and Agendas
- At least seven days prior to a Board Meeting, notice of the meeting and its agenda must be posted.