Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-05-21 - Posting ccNSO Review Terms of Reference

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2009-05-21 - Posting ccNSO Review Terms of Reference


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
ccNSO Review Terms of Reference
Summary: 

Board directed Staff to post the ccNSO Review Terms of Reference for public comment.

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 21 May 2009
Resolution Number: 
2009-05-21-02
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Post Terms of Reference
    • Responsible entity: ICANN Organizational Review Staff
    • Due date: May 2009
    • Completion date: 26 May 2009
Resolution Text: 

Whereas Article IV of ICANN Bylaws, Section 4 foresees that 'The Board shall cause a periodic review (...) 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 the Structural Improvements Committee has the duty to oversee ICANN's organizational review processes through the engagement of external reviewers;

Whereas the Structural Improvements Committee has reviewed and approved the

Terms of Reference and Instructions to Bidders for the first review of the ccNSO;

Whereas the Structural Improvements Committee has approved a motion requesting the ICANN Board to post the Terms of Reference for the first review of ccNSO for public comments;

It is hereby resolved (2009-05-21-02) that the Terms of Reference for the first review of ccNSO be posted for public comments.

Additional Information: 
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