Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2002-03-14 - LACNIC Application and Transition Plan
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2002-03-14 - LACNIC Application and Transition Plan
Board grants provisional approval of LACNIC's application and transition plan.
- Submit final application for recognition.
- Responsible entity: LACNIC
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: October 2002
- Work with LACNIC and ARIN to assist in smooth transition and preparation of revised application.
- Responsible entity: President
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: October 2002
Whereas the President has adopted a set of procedures and standards for the receipt and evaluation of applications for recognition as a regional Internet registry (RIR), as authorized by the Board in resolution 01.68;
Whereas an application for recognition, together with a detailed transition plan – including draft bylaws, policies, funding model, and staff resumes – have been submitted to ICANN by the LACNIC organization;
Whereas the President has conducted a preliminary evaluation and concluded that the application and transition plan constitute a reasonable basis for eventual recognition, while noting that some adjustments will be necessary;
Whereas APNIC, ARIN, and the RIPE NCC have communicated a joint statement praising the excellent work of the LACNIC organization, noting the close cooperation between ARIN and LACNIC, and recommending a favorable response to the application by recognizing LACNIC's accomplishments thus far and according an interim status to LACNIC;
It is:
Resolved [02.28] that the Board gives its provisional approval to the LACNIC application for recognition and transition plan, with the expectation that the transition plan will be completed and a final application for recognition will be submitted; and
Resolved [02.29] that the President is directed to continue working closely with LACNIC and ARIN to assist in a smooth transition and the preparation of a revised application for full recognition of LACNIC in conformance with the criteria set forth in ICP-2 and the ASO Memorandum of Understanding.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
- Adopted criteria for establishment of new internet registries, available at: http://www.icann.org/en/icp/icp-2.htm