- Category: ICANN Structures
- Topic: Supporting Organization Review Schedule
- Board meeting date: 8 December 2006
- Resolution number: 06._, 06._
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-08dec06.htm#_Toc27198298
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board directs ICANN Staff to post for public comment proposed Terms of Reference for Nominating Committee review on website.
Text
Whereas Article IV, Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws calls for the Board to cause periodic reviews of the performance and operation of each Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and the Nominating Committee by an entity or entities independent of the organization under review.
Whereas these reviews are intended to ensure an independent examination of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN, and are part of ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement.
Whereas the Board Governance Committee has determined that, although not required by the Bylaws, a review of the Board would be appropriate and consistent with ICANN's commitment.
Whereas these reviews will be conducted in an objective way by independent evaluators, under guidance from the Board on the review's terms of reference, and with opportunity for public review and comment on the terms of reference and on the results of the reviews.
Whereas the Board Governance Committee considered the age, responsibilities, and activities of each entity to be reviewed, and considered the operational limitations for managing and implementing reviews, and approved a comprehensive review schedule.
Whereas the Board Governance Committee approved a proposed plan for the review of the Nominating Committee as the next entity to be reviewed, and recommended that the Board post proposed Terms of Reference for this review for public comment.
Nominating Committee – estimated launch December 2006
At-Large Advisory Committee – estimated launch February 2007
Corporate Administration, including the ICANN Board – estimated launch July 2007
Root Server System Advisory Committee – estimated launch October 2007
Security and Stability Advisory Committee – January 2008
ccNSO Supporting Organisation – July 2008
Address Supporting Organisation – December 2008
Whereas, after four cycles, the Nominating Committee, and its critical role in selecting individuals for ICANN leadership positions, is a priority candidate for independent review.
Resolved (06.___), the Board asks the General Counsel to examine the Bylaws provisions relating to periodic review, and to recommend any appropriate changes to reflect the new schedule recommended by the Board Governance Committee.
Resolved (06.___), the ICANN Board agrees with the comprehensive review schedule and the proposed plan for the review of the Nominating Committee approved by the Board Governance Committee, and directs staff to execute the reviews as scheduled and to post proposed Terms of Reference for the Nominating Committee review for public comment and further consideration.
Implementation Actions
- Examine Bylaws and recommend changes, if necessary
- Responsible entity: ICANN General Counsel
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: 2007
- Post proposed Terms of Reference for NomCom Review for public comment.
- Responsible entity: ICANN Staff
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: 12 December 2006
Other Related Resolutions
- Adoption of Final Terms of Reference for NomCom Review, and direction to post RFP for NomCom Independent Review: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-13mar07.htm
- Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information
- For proposed Terms of Reference for Nominating Committee review, see: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12dec06.htm.
- Information on the status of all ICANN Organizational Reviews is available at http://icann.org/en/reviews/.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
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