- Category: ICANN Structures
- Topic: GAC Bylaw Change
- Board meeting date: 27 May 1999
- Resolution number: 99.40
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-27may99.htm
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board amends bylaws regarding GAC membership.
Text
WHEREAS the GAC has requested that the Board conform the applicable Bylaws to the membership criteria established in the Operating Principles;
BE IT RESOLVED (Resolution 99.40) that Article VII, Sec. 3(a) of the Bylaws be amended to replace the third sentence with the following:
"Membership of the Governmental Advisory Committee shall be open to all national governments. Membership shall also be open to Distinct Economies as recognized in international fora, and multinational governmental organizations and treaty organizations, on the invitation of the Governmental Advisory Committee through its Chair, or on invitation of the ICANN Board. Members of the Governmental Advisory Committee shall appoint one accredited representative to the Committee. The accredited representative of a Member must hold a formal official position with the Member's public administration. The term "official" includes a holder of an elected governmental office, or a person who is employed by such government, public authority or multinational governmental or treaty organization and whose primary function with such government, public authority or organization is to develop or influence governmental or public policies."
Implementation Actions
- Update bylaws.
- Responsible entity: Staff
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: 27 May 1999
Other Related Resolutions
- TBD
Additional Information
- Included in 27 May 1999 ICANN bylaws, available at: http://www.icann.org/en/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-27may99.htm#VII
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
Explanatory text does not modify or override Resolutions. See Board Resolutions Page for more information.
