Accountability Mechanisms
Accountability Mechanisms are the tools with which ICANN builds and maintains its principles of accountability and transparency into every level of its organization and mandate. They are outlined in Articles IV and V of the ICANN Bylaws and detailed in the Accountability and Transparency Frameworks and Principles They are annually reinforced in ICANN's Strategic and Operational Plans. ICANN established its accountability mechanisms to review ICANN actions.[1]
Types
Reconsideration and Independent Review are for certain actions and differ from the periodic review of ICANN's structure and operations.[2]
History
- Added to Bylaws in
- In October 2007, ICANN released a set of framework documents that summarized the elements of accountability within ICANN and a set of principle documents to guide the approach for the ICANN community should take to address issues with ICANN operations.[3]
- In February 2008, ICANN's Accountability and Transparency Frameworks and Principles were approved by the Board.[4]