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The Bylaws in full can be found [http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm here]. A summary of each section is as follows:

The Bylaws in full can be found [http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm here]. A summary of each section is as follows:

==Article 1. Mission and Core Values==

====Article 1. Mission and Core Values====

====1.1 Mission====

* 1.1 Mission

* To coordinate the global Internet's system of identifiers (domain names/[[DNS]], [[IP Addresses]], [[AS]] numbers, and protocol port and parameter numbers), and ensure that the system is stable and secure.

** To coordinate the global Internet's system of identifiers (domain names/[[DNS]], [[IP Addresses]], [[AS]] numbers, and protocol port and parameter numbers), and ensure that the system is stable and secure.

==== 1.2 Core Values====

* 1.2 Core Values

* Preserve and enhance operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet.

** Preserve and enhance operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet.

* Respect the innovation, creativity, and flow of information made possible by the Internet, not interfering with such

** Respect the innovation, creativity, and flow of information made possible by the Internet, not interfering with such

* Delegate to other relevant entities when appropriate

** Delegate to other relevant entities when appropriate

* Seek and support broad, informed participation in ICANN activities

** Seek and support broad, informed participation in ICANN activities

* Depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain industry competition

** Depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain industry competition

* Introduce and promote competition in regards to domain name registration

** Introduce and promote competition in regards to domain name registration

* Employ open and transparent policy development mechanisms

** Employ open and transparent policy development mechanisms

* Make decisions neutrally, objectively, and fairly

** Make decisions neutrally, objectively, and fairly

* Act with speed while also ensuring all effective parties are provided the opportunity to input

** Act with speed while also ensuring all effective parties are provided the opportunity to input

* Remain accountable for the Internet community

** Remain accountable for the Internet community

* Despite being a private sector organization, respect input from public sector, including governments or other public authorities

** Despite being a private sector organization, respect input from public sector, including governments or other public authorities

====Article 2. Powers====

====Article 2. Powers====