The '''ICANN CEO''' also serves as president thus it is the highest ranking position within the internet governing body. In other words, he is responsible in leading the organization to perform its activities and responsibilities particularly the effective and efficient coordination and technical management of the Domain Name System. The ICANN CEO ensures that the organization operates under its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, he is accountable to and work with the Board of Directors and represents the organizations to the global internet community, regulatory agencies, media and the general public. He is responsible in preserving and promoting the [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] in internet governance and policy making process within the global internet community. He also leads ICANN in developing strategic operations in accordance with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values and supervises the development of ICANN's yearly operating plan, financial budget, revenues, expenditures and implementation of fundraising initiatives.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/careers/ceo-31mar09-en.htm Chief Executive Officer]</ref>
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The '''ICANN CEO''' serves as the leader of the organizations serves as its primary representative and spokesperson to the media and the global internet community. He works directly with the ICANN Board, staffs and liaisons and ensures the ICANN's activities and programs are implemented effectively and efficiently and operates in accordance with the rules and regulations and core values of the organization. In addition, he is also responsible in maintaining trust and good relationship with the different partners and constituencies of ICANN and actively advocate and promote the vision, bottom-up and multistakeholder process in policy development within the global internet stakeholders. The CEO will also supervise the financial planning in developing an annual operating budget for the organization and makes sure that all the programs of ICANN would be successful.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ceo-job-description-12dec11-en.pdf Jo Description: ICANN CEO]</ref>