In performing its mission, ICANN adheres to these core values and principles:

[a]. Preserve and enhance the operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet.

[b]. Respect the creativity and innovation made possible by the Internet by limiting ICANN's activities to those matters within ICANN's mission requiring or significantly benefiting from global coordination.

[c]. To the extent feasible, delegate coordination functions to responsible entities that reflect the interests of affected parties.

[d]. Promote international participation at all levels of decision-making and policy-making.

[e]. Seek broad, informed participation reflecting the functional and geographic diversity of the Internet.

[f]. Introduce and promote competition in the registration of domain names where practicable and beneficial.

[g]. Where feasible, depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain a competitive environment.

[h]. Employ open and transparent policy-making mechanisms that promote well-informed, technically sound decisions.

[i]. Make allocation and assignment decisions by applying documented policies neutrally and objectively.

[j]. Act with a speed that is responsive to the needs of the Internet but obtain informed input from those most affected as part of the decision-making process.

[k]. Remain accountable to the Internet community though mechanisms that enhance ICANN's effectiveness.

[l]. While remaining rooted in the private sector, act with sensitivity to governmental concerns for the public interest so that the need for direct governmental action is minimized.

Kind regards,

CJ