[eccr] ICANN approves election reform plan

ICANN approves election reform plan
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During a meeting in China, the directors of the Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers, the group that oversees internet addresses,
adopted a reform plan they hope will put to rest long-standing questions
about how the group should function and who it should represent.

Internet users will still be allowed to participate in the reformed
body, but board seats will be appointed by business and technical
groups, and a special nominating committee that will include some public
representatives. The new plan also carves out a greater role for
national governments, requiring ICANN to seek governmental input on all
issues that could affect public policy.

ICANN will next meet in Amsterdam in December to determine how to switch
from its current operating form to its new version. The board will
determine at that time the fate of the five public representatives.

ZDNet / Reuters / AP - October 31, 2002
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1106-964091.html

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