Comments on ICANN responsibilities

[MaverickII <maverickii@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Suggested changes to RAA.

 * 2.3.1-4 Clarify English
 * 2.3.5     Added rights to registrants,
 * 2.3.6     Crystallize complaints and appeals


2.3 _*General Obligations of ICANN*_. With respect to all matters that 
impact the
rights, obligations, or role of Registrar, ICANN shall during the Term 
of this
Agreement:

   2.3.1 exercise its responsibilities in an open and transparent
   manner operate with transparency;

   2.3.2 not unreasonably restrain competition and, to the extent
   feasible,
   promote and encourage robust competitionoperate without bios towards
   registrars;

   2.3.3 not apply standards, policies, procedures or practices
   arbitrarily,
   unjustifiably, or inequitably and not single out Registrar for
   disparate
   treatment unless justified by substantial and reasonable cause; and;
   create and review best policies or procedures in the interest of all
   registrars regardless of their market share.

   2.3.4 ensure, through its reconsideration and independent review
   policies,
   adequate appeal procedures for Registrar, to the extent it is adversely
   affected by ICANN standards, policies, procedures or practices. 
   clearly outline appeal processes (if any) and make publicly
   available the appeal policy and all applications proceeding and
   outcomes of appeals to the global community

   2.3.5 provide complaint mechanisms to the registrants of registrars

   2.3.6 report performance of complaints, notices, breaches and
   appeals for all registrars



The Nominal Registrant.