ICANN Bylaws

The ICANN Bylaws are the internal rules set forth for ICANN by the ICANN Board.

The Bylaws in full can be found here. A summary of each section is as follows:

Article 1. Mission and Core Values

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.

1.2 Core Values

Article 2. Powers

2.1 General Powers

The Board shall either exercise or observe the exercising of ICANN's powers. It acts with a majority vote.

2.2 Restrictions

ICANN is not a domain name registry, registrar, or IP address registry.

2.3 Non-Discriminatory Treatment

ICANN shall not discriminate against any party.

Article 3. Transparency

3.1 Purpose

ICANN and its constituent bodies shall act in an open, transparent, and fair manner.

3.2 Website

ICANN shall maintain a publicly accessible website