Governance Documents

Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation for ICANN.

Board Code of Conduct

ICANN's expected standards of ethical conduct for Board members and Liaisions. The Board has also developed Code of Conduct Guidelines on encouraging adherence to the Code of Conduct and how to address potential breaches of the Code.

Board Conflicts of Interest Policy

Policy to ensure that the deliberations an decisions of ICANN are made in the interest of the global Internet community.

Board Governance Guidelines

Board governance policies and practices.

Board Meeting Transcripts, Minutes, and Resolutions

ICANN Board of Directors' meeting dates, notes and minutes.

Board Statements of Interest

Summary of Board Member and Board Liaison statements of interests disclosed pursuant to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Bylaws

The bylaws outlining ICANN's powers and responsibilities, and previous versions of the ICANN bylaws. A Bylaws Playbook shares information on how Bylaws amendments are identified and considered. A high-level timeline for Bylaws amendment processes is also available.

Delegation of Authority Guidelines

Details the general distribution of authority into those areas retained by the Board and those that are delegated by the Board to the ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation for ICANN.

Board Code of Conduct

ICANN's expected standards of ethical conduct for Board members and Liaisions. The Board has also developed Code of Conduct Guidelines on encouraging adherence to the Code of Conduct and how to address potential breaches of the Code.

Board Conflicts of Interest Policy

Policy to ensure that the deliberations an decisions of ICANN are made in the interest of the global Internet community.

Board Governance Guidelines

Board governance policies and practices.

Board Meeting Transcripts, Minutes, and Resolutions

ICANN Board of Directors' meeting dates, notes and minutes.

Board Statements of Interest

Summary of Board Member and Board Liaison statements of interests disclosed pursuant to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Bylaws

The bylaws outlining ICANN's powers and responsibilities, and previous versions of the ICANN bylaws. A Bylaws Playbook shares information on how Bylaws amendments are identified and considered. A high-level timeline for Bylaws amendment processes is also available.

Delegation of Authority Guidelines

Details the general distribution of authority into those areas retained by the Board and those that are delegated by the Board to the ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).