Originator: ICANN

  

Summary of request: ICANN is initiating a discussion on Enhancing ICANN Accountability. This discussion will look at how ICANN remains accountable in the absence of its historical contractual relationship to the U.S. Government and the perceived backstop with regard to ICANN's organization-wide accountability provided by that role:

  

Date received: 7 May

  

Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 27 May

  

Recommended action, if any: Inform via email lists (done);  ask the IANA Oversight Transition Coordination Group, to prepare and coordinate an initial response Council response + call for other community volunteers to join the drafting.

  

Expertise needed, if any: Various

  

Date of submission to Council: 12 May

  

Last date of Council decision: 14 May

  

Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: High