Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2008-02-15 - Next Steps on GNSO Review

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2008-02-15 - Next Steps on GNSO Review

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
GNSO Improvements Implementation
Summary: 

Board directs ICANN Staff to open public comment forum for 30 days on GNSO Improvements Report, to draft report implementation plan with GNSO, and to begin implementation of report's non-contentious recommendations.

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 15 Feb 2008
Resolution Number: 
2008.02.15.03
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-15feb08.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Open public comment forum for 30 days for GNSO Improvements Report.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN Staff
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 25 April 2008
  • Draft detailed implementation plan for GNSO Improvements Report.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN Staff, GNSO
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 16 October 2008
Resolution Text: 

Whereas Article IV, Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws calls for 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 part of ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement, and are intended to ensure an independent examination of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN.

Whereas independent reviews of the GNSO and the GNSO Council were completed and submitted to the Board.

Whereas the Board created the "Board Governance Committee GNSO Review Working Group" to consider the independent reviews and other relevant input, and recommend to the Committee a comprehensive proposal to improve the effectiveness of the GNSO, including its policy activities, structure, operations and communications.

Whereas the Working Group posted working drafts and supporting documents which presented the group's initial ideas and posed key questions regarding GNSO improvements on which public comments were sought.

Whereas public forums were held in Lisbon, San Juan and Los Angeles at which the community discussed the proposed draft and areas of emerging agreement, possible recommendations, and questions about how to improve the GNSO's inclusiveness and representativeness, while at the same time increasing its effectiveness and efficiency.

Whereas the public comment periods on the working draft have been closed.

Whereas the Working Group has considered all input and developed a final report containing proposed recommendations on GNSO improvements.

Whereas the Board Governance Committee determined that the GNSO Improvements working group had fulfilled its charter and forwarded the report to the Board for consideration.

Whereas the Board would like to receive final public comments on this report to enable it to consider and implement the findings of the report as soon as possible.

Resolved (2008.02.15.03), the ICANN Board directs staff to open a public comment forum for 30 days on the GNSO Improvements Report, draft a detailed implementation plan in consultation with the GNSO, begin implementation of the non-contentious recommendations, and return to the Board and community for further consideration of the implementation plan.

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