- Category: Board
- Topic: Alignment of Board Terms
- Board meeting date: 13 September 2012
- Resolution number: 2012.09.13.07
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-13sep12-en.htm#1.d
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board directs the President and CEO to post for public comment proposed revisions to the ICANN Bylaws to allow Board terms to be aligned.
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Whereas, there are currently two induction periods to the ICANN Board each year, one at or around the Mid-Year Meeting for members appointed by the Supporting Organizations and the At-Large Community, and the other at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting for members selected by the Nominating Committee.
Whereas, the ICANN Board has long considered the coordination of Board member term transition as an issue of Board efficiency and effectiveness.
Whereas, the Board Governance Committee (BGC) considered how Board terms could be aligned to allow all Board members selected in any year to begin their terms at the same time, while still preserving the ability for the Nominating Committee to consider the geographic diversity of the Board.
Whereas, proposed revisions to the ICANN Bylaws have been drafted to achieve alignment of Board term transitions while preserving the ability for the Nominating Committee to consider the geographic diversity of the Board.
Whereas, the Board encourages the Supporting Organizations and At-Large Community to consider how the timing of their selection processes may need to be modified to meet the proposed Bylaws revisions to align Board terms.
Resolved (2012.09.13.07), the Board directs the President and CEO to have the proposed Bylaws revisions posted for public comment for an initial comment period of no less than 30 days and any reply period, if applicable, for no less than 21 days.
Implementation Actions
- Post proposed Bylaw amendments for public comment
- Responsible entity: President and CEO
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: 13 November 2012
Rationale
The Board's action in approving the posting of these proposed Bylaws revisions for public comment is part of an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Board, addressing a concept raised by the Board Review Working Group in its January 2010 Final Report. The posting for public comment is not expected to have any impact on the resources of the community or ICANN. Ultimately, if the proposed Bylaws revisions are adopted, this is expected to have a positive effect on ICANN resources in streamlining induction efforts and Board planning. This decision is not expected to have any impact on the security, stability or resiliency of the DNS.
Other Related Resolutions
- Resolutions 2012.12.20.12 - 2012.12.20.16, approving Bylaws to effectuate Board Term Alignment, at http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-20dec12-en.htm#2.b
- Other resolutions TBD
Additional Information
- Public comments regarding the proposed Bylaws revisions are available at: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/bylaws-amend-align-board-terms-18sep12-en.htm
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.
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