Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » Redelegation of the .BW domain representing Botswana

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Redelegation of the .BW domain representing Botswana

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Redelegation
Summary: 

Board approves of redelegation of .BW

Category: 
ccTLDs
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Resolution Number: 
2013.08.22.05 – 2013.08.22.06
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-22aug13-en.htm
Resolution Text: 
Resolved (2013.08.22.05), as part of the exercise of its responsibilities under the IANA Functions Contract, ICANN has reviewed and evaluated the request to redelegate the .BW country-code top-level domain to Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority. The documentation demonstrates that the proper procedures were followed in evaluating the request. Resolved (2013.08.22.06), the Board directs that pursuant to Article III, Section 5.2 of the ICANN Bylaws, that certain portions of the rationale not appropriate for public distribution within the resolutions, preliminary report or minutes at this time due to contractual obligations, shall be withheld until public release is allowed pursuant to those contractual obligations.
Rationale for Resolution: 

Why the Board is addressing the issue now?

In accordance with the IANA Functions Contract, the ICANN staff has evaluated a request for ccTLD redelegation and is presenting its report to the Board for review. This review by the Board is intended to ensure that ICANN staff has followed the proper procedures.

 

What is the proposal being considered?

The proposal is to approve a request to the IANA Department to change the sponsoring organisation (also known as the manager or trustee) of the .BW country-code top-level domain to Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority.

 

Which stakeholders or others were consulted?

In the course of evaluating a delegation application, ICANN staff consults with the applicant and other interested parties. As part of the application process, the applicant needs to describe consultations that were performed within the country concerning the ccTLD, and their applicability to their local Internet community.

 

What concerns or issues were raised by the community?

Staff are not aware of any significant issues or concerns raised by the community in relation to this request.

 

[Rationale Redacted]

 

What factors the Board found to be significant?

The Board did not identify any specific factors of concern with this request.

 

Are there positive or negative community impacts?

The timely approval of country-code domain name managers that meet the various public interest criteria is positive toward ICANN’s overall mission, the local communities to which country- code top-level domains are designated to serve, and responsive to ICANN’s obligations under the IANA Functions Contract.

 

Are there financial impacts or ramifications on ICANN (strategic plan, operating plan, budget); the community; and/or the public?

The administration of country-code delegations in the DNS root zone is part of the IANA functions, and the delegation action should not cause any significant variance on pre-planned expenditure. It is not the role of ICANN to assess the financial impact of the internal operations of country-code top-level domains within a country.

 

Are there any security, stability or resiliency issues relating to the DNS?

ICANN does not believe this request poses any notable risks to security, stability or resiliency.

 

This is an Organizational Administrative Function not requiring public comment.