2009-12-09 - .POST Sponsorship Agreement
Category: gTLDs
Topic: .POST Sponsorship Agreement
Board meeting date: 9 December 2009
Resolution number: 2009.12.09.09
URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-09dec09-en.htm
Status: Complete
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
No additional funding provided.
See related announcement: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-02nov09-en.htm
The .POST Sponsored TLD Agreement is available at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/post/
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