Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2005-11-08 - Redelegation of .GS - South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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2005-11-08 - Redelegation of .GS - South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Board approves the proposed redelegation of the .GS domain to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
- Proceed with redelegation process pursuant to IANA Functions processes.
- Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department
- Due date: Per IANA Functions processes
- Implementation date: Completed per IANA Functions processes
Whereas, the .GS top-level domain was originally delegated on 31 July 1997.
Whereas, ICANN has received a request for the redelegation of .GS to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Whereas, ICANN has reviewed the request, and has determined that the proposed redelegation would be in the best interests of the local and global Internet communities.
RESOLVED (05.96) that the proposed redelegation of the .GS ccTLD to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is approved.
- A copy of the IANA Report on Redelegation of the .GS Top-Level Domain is available at: http://www.iana.org/reports/2006/gs-report-07mar2006.pdf.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.