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==Background==

In November 2001, the [[ICANN Board]] created a Committee on Restructuring to investigate possible reforms to ICANN's structure and operations.<ref name="restructure">[https://features.icann.org/2001-11-15-restructuring-committee ICANN.org Archive - Resolution of the Board], November 15, 2001</ref> The resolution forming the committee also instructed the ICANN President (at the time, [[M. Stuart Lynn]]) "to take such steps as he deems appropriate to bring to the Board for its review and approval recommendations for how best to reaffirm and clarify the nature and scope of ICANN's limited mission."<ref name="restructure" /> The board cited "ongoing considerable discussion in the ICANN community, including a number of the DNSO constituencies, about the desirability of possible changes in the structure of ICANN, including consideration of possible new Supporting Organizations and changes in the composition of the ICANN Board;" as well as the fact that "ongoing evaluation of the [[At-Large Study Committee|ALSC]] Final Report also implicates issues of ICANN structure and Board composition" as factors in taking these actions.<ref name="restructure" />

In November 2001, the [[ICANN Board]] created a Committee on Restructuring to investigate possible reforms to ICANN's structure and operations.<ref name="restructure">[https://features.icann.org/2001-11-15-restructuring-committee ICANN.org Archive - Resolution of the Board], November 15, 2001</ref> The resolution forming the committee also instructed the ICANN President (at the time, [[Stuart Lynn|M. Stuart Lynn]]) "to take such steps as he deems appropriate to bring to the Board for its review and approval recommendations for how best to reaffirm and clarify the nature and scope of ICANN's limited mission."<ref name="restructure" /> The board cited "ongoing considerable discussion in the ICANN community, including a number of the DNSO constituencies, about the desirability of possible changes in the structure of ICANN, including consideration of possible new Supporting Organizations and changes in the composition of the ICANN Board;" as well as the fact that "ongoing evaluation of the [[At-Large Study Committee|ALSC]] Final Report also implicates issues of ICANN structure and Board composition" as factors in taking these actions.<ref name="restructure" />

In February 2002, Lynn published his report and proposal for comprehensive reforms of the ICANN structure, board, and operations.<ref name="lynnreform">[https://archive.icann.org/en/general/lynn-reform-proposal-24feb02.htm ICANN.org Archive - President's Reform Proposal], February 24, 2002</ref> Prior to publication, the reform report and proposal was presented to the ICANN Board during its retreat in Washington D.C.<ref name="lynnreform" />

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 ==Background==
-In November 2001, the [[ICANN Board]] created a Committee on Restructuring to investigate possible reforms to ICANN's structure and operations.<ref name="restructure">[https://features.icann.org/2001-11-15-restructuring-committee ICANN.org Archive - Resolution of the Board], November 15, 2001</ref> The resolution forming the committee also instructed the ICANN President (at the time, [[M. Stuart Lynn]]) "to take such steps as he deems appropriate to bring to the Board for its review and approval recommendations for how best to reaffirm and clarify the nature and scope of ICANN's limited mission."<ref name="restructure" /> The board cited "ongoing considerable discussion in the ICANN community, including a number of the DNSO constituencies, about the desirability of possible changes in the structure of ICANN, including consideration of possible new Supporting Organizations and changes in the composition of the ICANN Board;" as well as the fact that "ongoing evaluation of the [[At-Large Study Committee|ALSC]] Final Report also implicates issues of ICANN structure and Board composition" as factors in taking these actions.<ref name="restructure" />
+In November 2001, the [[ICANN Board]] created a Committee on Restructuring to investigate possible reforms to ICANN's structure and operations.<ref name="restructure">[https://features.icann.org/2001-11-15-restructuring-committee ICANN.org Archive - Resolution of the Board], November 15, 2001</ref> The resolution forming the committee also instructed the ICANN President (at the time, [[Stuart Lynn|M. Stuart Lynn]]) "to take such steps as he deems appropriate to bring to the Board for its review and approval recommendations for how best to reaffirm and clarify the nature and scope of ICANN's limited mission."<ref name="restructure" /> The board cited "ongoing considerable discussion in the ICANN community, including a number of the DNSO constituencies, about the desirability of possible changes in the structure of ICANN, including consideration of possible new Supporting Organizations and changes in the composition of the ICANN Board;" as well as the fact that "ongoing evaluation of the [[At-Large Study Committee|ALSC]] Final Report also implicates issues of ICANN structure and Board composition" as factors in taking these actions.<ref name="restructure" />
 In February 2002, Lynn published his report and proposal for comprehensive reforms of the ICANN structure, board, and operations.<ref name="lynnreform">[https://archive.icann.org/en/general/lynn-reform-proposal-24feb02.htm ICANN.org Archive - President's Reform Proposal], February 24, 2002</ref> Prior to publication, the reform report and proposal was presented to the ICANN Board during its retreat in Washington D.C.<ref name="lynnreform" />