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The '''Independent Objector''' is responsible for determining if a new gTLD application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. [[Alain Pellet]], a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice, was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May, 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]. ICANN. Published 2012 May 14.</ref>
The '''Independent Objector''' is responsible for determining if a new gTLD application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. [[Alain Pellet]], a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice, was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May, 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]. ICANN. Published 2012 May 14.</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Experience]. ICANN. Published 2012 November 21.</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Experience]. ICANN. Published 2012 November 21.</ref>
Along with all other formal objections, any objections from the IO must be received by March 13th.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130227_new_gtlds_preparing_for_march_madness/ New gTLDs Preparing for March Madness, CircleID.com] Retreived 28 Feb 2013</ref>
Along with all other formal objections, any objections from the IO had to be made by March 13th, 2013.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130227_new_gtlds_preparing_for_march_madness/ New gTLDs Preparing for March Madness, CircleID.com] Retreived 28 Feb 2013</ref>
==Selection==
==Selection==
It was stated in November 2011 that the Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.<ref>
It was stated in November 2011 that the Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.<ref>