Summary
Board directed the revised Ombudsman Framework to be posted for further public comment and considered at the next possible Board meeting or be returned to the Board Governance Committee for additional consultation.

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Whereas, the Ombudsman submitted a draft Ombudsman Framework to the Board for approval.

Whereas, the draft Ombudsman Framework was posted for public comment in 2004 <http://www.icann.org/ombudsman/ombudsman-framework-03dec04.htm>.

Whereas, at the Board's request the BGC has suggested revisions to the Framework and had several discussions with the Ombudsman about those revisions.

Whereas, the BGC and the Ombudsman have reached agreement on revised language to the Ombudsman Framework.

Whereas, the revised Ombudsman Framework documents the procedures and processes under which the Ombudsman currently operates.

Whereas, the BGC has recommended that the Board approve the posting of the framework for further public comment.

It is resolved (2009.03.06.12), that the Ombudsman Framework as revised be posted for further public comment and considered at the next possible Board meeting or be returned to the BGC for additional consultation.

Implementation Actions

  • Post for public comment 
    • Responsible entity: ICANN Office of General Counsel
    • Due date: None specified.
    • Completion date: 13 March 2009
  • Board consideration
    • Responsible entity: Board
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: 23 April 2009

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