• Category: Administration and Budget 
  • Topic: Commitment to Nairobi for ICANN’s 37th International Meeting
  • Board meeting date: 22 January 2010
  • Resolution number: 2010.01.22.01, 2010.01.22.02
  • URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-22jan10-en.htm
  • Status: Completed

Summary

 ICANN Board commits to holding the 3th ICANN meeting in Nairobi, Kenya and authorizes the CEO and President to work with the Kenyan hosts and authorities and others for the provision of additional security.

Text

Whereas, the ICANN Board approved holding its 2010 Africa meeting in Nairobi during its May 2009 Board Meeting (see resolution 2009-05-21-09)

Whereas, ICANN has received questions from individuals, companies and an ICANN constituency group regarding security and has conducted internal reviews and external reviews of the current security conditions following on from recent events in Nairobi,

Resolved (2010.01.22.01), the ICANN Board confirms its commitment to hold the ICANN 37th International Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in March of 2010.

Resolved (2010.01.22.02), the ICANN Board authorizes the CEO and President to work with the Kenyan hosts and authorities and others for the provision of additional security.

Implementation Actions

  • Hold 37th Meeting in Nairobi Kenya
    • Responsible entity: Meetings staff
    • Due date: 7-12 March 2010
    • Completion date: 7-12 March 2010
  • Provide additional security for the meeting
    • Responsible entity: Security and Meetings Staff
    • Due date: 7-12 March 2010
    • Completion date: 7-12 March 2010

Other Related Resolutions

Additional Information

  • Nairobi Meeting information is available at http://nbo.icann.org/.
  • Additional funds were allocated for increased Security provisions

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