ICANN's Obligations Under the
DoC-ICANN Memorandum of Understanding
<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/icann/pressingissues2000/briefingbook/icann-obligations.html>

 

1. Design and test a plan for competition in domain name registration services including consistent accreditation requirements for registrars.

 

 

2. Develop procedures for operation and management of the primary root server including the possible expansion of the number of gTLDs (e.g. .web, .per, etc.).

 

 

3. Develop processes for affected parties to participate in the formulation of policies and procedures that address the technical management of the Internet.

 

 

4. Design and test appropriate membership mechanisms that foster accountability to and representation of the global and functional diversity of the Internet and its users.

 

 

5. Make recommendations regarding trademark policy, taking into account recommendations made by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

 

 

Source: The DoC-ICANN Memorandum of Understanding
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/icann-memorandum.htm