Changes

Several revisions were submitted and negotiations were made on the .xxx Registry Agreement between September 15, 2005 until January 5, 2007. Extensive comments and advice were also received from the global internet community and from the [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]], which were evaluated by the ICANN Board. On March 30, 2007, the ICANN Board denied the ICM Registry application citing that the company failed to meet the Sponsored Community criteria set forth in the RFP, issues raised by GAC such as offensive content and protection of vulnerable members of the community were not properly adressed, the application raised significant law enforcement issues in different countries, and the application posed a possibility that ICANN might be forced to assume an ongoing management and oversight role regarding Internet content, which is inconsistent with its technical mandate.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-30mar07-en.htm#_Toc36876524 Adopted Resolutions from ICANN Board Meeting, 30 March 2007]</ref>

Several revisions were submitted and negotiations were made on the .xxx Registry Agreement between September 15, 2005 until January 5, 2007. Extensive comments and advice were also received from the global internet community and from the [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]], which were evaluated by the ICANN Board. On March 30, 2007, the ICANN Board denied the ICM Registry application citing that the company failed to meet the Sponsored Community criteria set forth in the RFP, issues raised by GAC such as offensive content and protection of vulnerable members of the community were not properly adressed, the application raised significant law enforcement issues in different countries, and the application posed a possibility that ICANN might be forced to assume an ongoing management and oversight role regarding Internet content, which is inconsistent with its technical mandate.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-30mar07-en.htm#_Toc36876524 Adopted Resolutions from ICANN Board Meeting, 30 March 2007]</ref>

==Independent Review Proceedings==

===Independent Review Proceedings===

ICM Registry contested the resolution of the Board and submitted a request for [[IRP|Independent Review Panel]] proceeding on June 6, 2008.Entities may request for an IRP to resolve allegations that the ICANN Board acted or decided inconsistent with the organizations Articles of Incorporation. The IRP is a final appeal to ensure transparency and since the establishment of ICANN, ICM Registry was the first entity to utilize this provision. ICM complained that ICANN exceeded its mission during the evaluation process and violated the its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The internet governing body improperly administered the 2003 RFP process for sTLD and its decision lacks transparency and discriminatory. In addition, the company alleged that ICANN . <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/icm-v-icann ICM's Request for Independent Review Process]</ref>

ICM Registry contested the resolution of the Board and submitted a request for [[IRP|Independent Review Panel]] proceeding on June 6, 2008.Entities may request for an IRP to resolve allegations that the ICANN Board acted or decided inconsistent with the organizations Articles of Incorporation. The IRP is a final appeal to ensure transparency and since the establishment of ICANN, ICM Registry was the first entity to utilize this provision. ICM complained that ICANN exceeded its mission during the evaluation process and violated the its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The internet governing body improperly administered the 2003 RFP process for sTLD and its decision lacks transparency and discriminatory. In addition, the company alleged that ICANN . <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/icm-v-icann ICM's Request for Independent Review Process]</ref>