What is PIRs Relationship with ISOC ?
As stated in the bid, ISOC formed a separate not-for-profit corporation, PIR, to carry out the registry functions. PIR is solely controlled by ISOC and ISOC appointed its board of directors. This is to ensure that ISOC will be able to select Board members who are willing and able to carry out the commitments contained in ISOC’s application and who share ISOC’s vision for enhanced registry services and ensuring a global home for noncommercial entities on the Internet. If this proposal is accepted by ICANN, ISOC proposes to form a not-for-profit corporation, referred to in this proposal as “Public Interest Registry” or “PIR.” PIR will be solely controlled by ISOC, will enter into the registry management agreement with ICANN, and will carry out the registry functions. www.isoc.org/dotorg/bid/section1.html#exec Public Interest Registry will operate as a fully separate corporation from ISOC. When operational, at least a majority of its officers and directors will be separate from those of I
