Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2000-03-10 - INDEPENDENT REVIEW POLICY

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2000-03-10 - INDEPENDENT REVIEW POLICY


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Independent Review Policy
Summary: 

Board adopts the Independent Review Policy submitted by the Advisory Committee on Independent Review and directs the President and staff to implement the Review Policy and form the Nominating Committee.

Category: 
Board
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 10 Mar 2000
Resolution Number: 
00.20, 00.21
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Implement the Independent Review Policy.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN President and Staff
    • Due date: Not specified
    • Completion date: 10 April 2001
  • Initiate the formation of the Nominating Committee.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN President and Staff
    • Due date: Not specified
    • Completion date: 10 April 2001
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, after extensive public review and comment, the Board adopted in Santiago the Proposals for Independent Review submitted by the Advisory Committee on Independent Review;

Whereas, the NSI registry and registrar agreements adopted in Los Angeles introduced additional responsibilities for the proposed Independent Review Panel;

Whereas, the staff has proposed an Independent Review policy, which was posted to public review and comment;

RESOLVED [00.20] that the Board adopts the proposed Independent Review Policy as amended, and directs that it be attached to these minutes as Attachment A.

RESOLVED [00.21] that the President and staff are directed to implement the Independent Review Policy and to initiate the formation of the Nominating Committee.

Additional Information: 
  • The Independent Review Policy adopted by this resolution was established under the ICANN bylaws in effect before 15 December 2002. On that date, new ICANN bylaws went into effect that contemplate a different independent review procedure than described in this policy.
  • The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.