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==Background==

==Background==

The [[Affirmation of Commitments]], an agreement between ICANN and the [[United States Department of Commerce]], establishes ICANN's obligations to perform its duties with specific commitments in mind. All of the commitments bear on public and consumer trust of the organization. ICANN is to perform its functions in a manner that:

The [[Affirmation of Commitments]], an agreement between ICANN and the [[United States Department of Commerce]], established ICANN's obligations to perform its duties with specific commitments in mind. All of the commitments bear on public and consumer trust of the organization. ICANN is to perform its functions in a manner that:

*ensures accountability and transparency of decision-making;

*ensures accountability and transparency of decision-making;

*preserves the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS;

*preserves the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS;