ICANN Weekly Newsletter
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
http://www.icann.org Week ending 15 August 2008
Announcements This Week
The Future of ICANN: A Series of Regional Consultative Meetings
A series of regional consultative meetings about crucial changes to
ICANN will take place over the next three months in an effort to reach
out to and involve the organization’s global stakeholders.
15 August 2008
Bulk Transfer of gTLD Names Formerly Managed by De-Accredited Registrar DotForce Corp.
As a result of the de-accreditation of registrar DotForce Corp., ICANN
initiated a process to identify a gaining registrar to receive the gTLD
names that had been formerly managed by DotForce Corp.
14 August 2008
Draft Terms of Reference for the Upcoming SSAC Review Posted for Public Comment
As part of ICANN's commitment to its ongoing improvement, the Board approved a comprehensive plan for independent review of ICANN's structures, as well as of the Board itself. The reviews are intended to ensure an independent examination of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN.
13 August 2008
ALAC Review: Translations of Final Report by Independent Evaluator Released
The final report of the Independent Review of the ALAC submitted by Westlake Consulting has been posted.
13 August 2008
ICANN Posts Revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09
The revised Community Travel Support Procedure for FY09 document strives to accommodate the community feedback.
13 August 2008
Upcoming Events
2 - 7 November 2008: 33rd International Public ICANN Meeting - Cairo, Egypt
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