Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-06-26 - CEO Selection Committee Charter

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2009-06-26 - CEO Selection Committee Charter


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
CEO Selection
Summary: 

Confirmation of charter of the CEO Selection Committee.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 26 Jun 2009
Resolution Number: 
2009.06.26.31
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: None
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: None
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, Dr. Paul Twomey announced at ICANN's meetings in Mexico City that he would step down as President and CEO of ICANN on 1 July 2009.

Whereas, under Bylaws Article XIII, the Board is responsible for selecting a new President and CEO.

Whereas, in accordance with Bylaws Article XII, the Board has established a CEO Selection Committee for the purpose of reviewing candidates and recommending the selection of a new President and CEO.

Whereas, the Board has slated Board members Harald Tveit Alvestrand, Peter Dengate Thrush (Chair), Dennis Jennings, Rita Rodin Johnston and Rajasekhar Ramaraj to serve as members of the CEO Selection Committee.

Whereas, the CEO Selection Committee has drafted a CEO Selection Committee Charter [URL].

Resolved (2009.06.26.31), the Board confirms the charter of the CEO Selection Committee.

Additional Information: 
  • No additional funding provided.