Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » Thank You to Chris Disspain for his service to the ICANN Board

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Thank You to Chris Disspain for his service to the ICANN Board


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
Resolution Number: 
2020.10.22.08
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, Chris Disspain was appointed by the Country Code Names Supporting Organization to serve as a member of the ICANN Board on 24 June 2011.

Whereas, Chris Disspain was elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the ICANN Board on 2 November 2017 and served in that role until 7 November 2019.

Whereas, Chris Disspain concludes his term on the ICANN Board on 22 October 2020.

Whereas, Chris served as a member of the following Committees and Working Groups:

Accountability Mechanisms Committee
Audit Committee
Compensation Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Global Relationships Committee
Governance Committee
New gTLD Program Committee
Public Participation Committee

Board GAC Advice Group
Board-GAC Recommendation Implementation Working Group
Board Working Group on Registration Directory Services
Board Anti-Harassment Working Group
Board Internet Governance Working Group
Board Strategic Planning Working Group
Reserve Fund Working Group
Trust Working Group
Transition Coordination Team

Board Caucus on Auction Proceeds
Board Caucus on Budgeting and Prioritization of Community Recommendations
Board Caucus on Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review
Board Caucus on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) / Expedited Policy Development Process (ePDP)
Board Caucus on International Governmental Organization (IGO) Issues
Board Caucus on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (SubPro)
Board Caucus on Registration Directory Services (RDS) Review
Board Caucus on Security, Stability and Resiliency Review 2 (SSR2)
Resolved (2020.10.22.08), Chris Disspain has earned the deep appreciation of the Board for his term of service, and the Board wishes him well in his future endeavors within the ICANN community and beyond.