Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2001-12-14 - Election of Officers

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2001-12-14 - Election of Officers


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Election of Officers
Summary: 

Board creates office of Vice President and Chief Policy Officer and elects Andrew McLaughlin to the office; accepts Andrew McLaughlin's resignation from the office of Chief Financial Officer; elects Diane Schroeder to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Category: 
Board
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Resolution Number: 
01.141, 01.142, 01.143, 01.144
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: None
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: None
Resolution Text: 

(Adopted 14-1-1, with Mr. Auerbach opposed and Mr. Mueller-Maguhn abstaining.)Resolved [01.140], that the office of Vice President and Chief Policy Officer is hereby created under Article VIII, Sections 1 and 8, of the Bylaws of the Corporation and that Andrew McLaughlin is elected to that office effective immediately, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the Bylaws, and shall hold that office until his resignation, removal or other disqualification from service, or until his successor or successors shall be elected and qualified. As Vice President and Chief Policy Officer he shall be responsible, as directed by the President, for coordinating staff and volunteer efforts in executing ICANN policies as set by the Board, in ensuring that new policies presented for the Board's consideration are consistent with existing policy, in serving as liaison with ICANN constituencies and with external organizations, and in acting as the international liaison and communications officer; and shall have such other duties and authority as he may be assigned by the Board, the President, and the Bylaws;

Further resolved [01.141] that a salary for Mr. McLaughlin at the rate of US$ 135,000 per annum and the other employment benefits described to the Board by the President are approved;

Further resolved [01.142], that the resignation of Andrew McLaughlin from the office of Chief Financial Officer is hereby accepted, effective immediately;

Further resolved [01.143], that Diane Schroeder be, and hereby is, elected Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation, and shall hold her office until her resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until her successor shall be elected and qualified; and

Further resolved [01.144] that a salary for Ms. Schroeder at the rate of US$ 85,000 per annum and the other employment benefits described to the Board by the President are approved.

Additional Information: 
  • Funding identified in resolution.