Resolutions of Board Meeting No. 128

Resolutions Passed at the Board Meeting No. 128
10 March 2016.

Resolution 2016-01: In support of the community-developed plan for transition of IANA Stewardship
WHEREAS the globalization of the oversight over the Internet Assigned Names Authority (IANA) functions is a critical step in achieving a globally interoperable Internet that continues to evolve as a platform for permissionless innovation;

WHEREAS the global Internet community, facilitated by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG), has developed a plan to provide coordination and accountability for the IANA functions; and

WHEREAS the ICG plan has broad community support and meets the four principles set forth by the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration;

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees expresses its strong support for the  plan;

RESOLVED, that the Board urges the community to continue its efforts to faithfully implement the plan, which is paramount for the continued stability and security of the Internet;

RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes that ICANN must continue to make the reforms called for by the community to continue to be a strong steward of the IANA functions; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board views the plan and its successful implementation as exemplars of the multistakeholder processes that have been a foundation of the Internet’s past success, and which must be preserved and strengthened to ensure the Internet continues to empower people around the world.

Resolution 2016-02: Express appreciation to Narelle Clark and Demi Getschko
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees expresses appreciation to Narelle Clark and Demi Getschko for representing the Internet Society on the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group.