3.5.1.2 National governments the wrong model

It may be suggested that the best way to secure the public interest in ICANN would be to increase the role of national governments. While we believe that there is an important advisory role for governments (as embodied in the GAC), the transnational nature of the Internet was part of the reason for creating a unique body like ICANN in the first place. Much of ICANN's work transcends the traditional boundaries of nation-states for governments to adequately and effectively represent the larger, global public interest.

3.5.1.1 Diversity crucial

3.5.1.3 Direct elections best path to accountability, representation