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'''Ombudsman''' is a term given to someone who is in charge of neutrally handling and replying to all the complaints about a particular organization.
==ICANN Ombudsman==
Despite being required to do so, [[ICANN]] did not fill the position of ombudsman until late 2004.<ref>[http://copyfight.corante.com/archives/002674.html Corante CopyFight]</ref><ref>[http://www.icannwatch.org/article.pl?sid=04/11/18/1453201 ICANNWatch]</ref> However [[ICANN]] appointed [[Frank Fowlie]] as its first ombudsman. Responsibilities of ICANN ombudsman include dispute resolution, filing complaints and taking actions about ICANN staff, board or supporting organization decisions.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/ombudsman/contact.htm ICANN Ombudsman]</ref> ICANN claims to have a fair and impartial ombudsman.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/ombudsman/ ICANN Ombudsman]</ref>
After 7 years of service [[Frank Fowlie]] resigned from his post in early 2011. On 28 July, 2011 [[ICANN]] appointed [[Chris LaHatte]] as its new ombudsman.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/new-icann-ombudsman-promises-voice-for-developing-countries.html DomainNews]</ref>
==External Links==
* [http://www.icann.org/ombudsman/reports.html Reports and publications] of Ombudsman Office.
* ICANN ombudsman [https://omblog.icann.org/ blog].
* ICANN ombudman [http://www.icann.org/ombudsman/speech.html speeches].
==References==
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