The "reform" is a rather heavy-handed play to force popular representation off the system entirely, leaving only the corps and the govs in charge of the name system. It is, in my own cynical opinion, specifically aimed at Karl Auerbach, who is currently suing to get access to ICANN corporate records.

The fable of the "independant ICANN" is getting awfully threadbare, what with DOC and Congress claiming ownership. I expect the UN to announce their control at any moment...