Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2002-03-14 - Independent Review Implementation

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2002-03-14 - Independent Review Implementation

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Independent Review Implementation
Summary: 

Board excuses the Independent Review Nominating Committee from further service and refers any issues concerning an independent review mechanism to the Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform.

Category: 
Board
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 14 Mar 2002
Resolution Number: 
02.46, 02.47
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-14mar02.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: Not applicable
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: Not applicable
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, in resolutions 01.49 through 01.51 the Board called for the Independent Review Nominating Committee to present a slate of nine nominees meeting the requirements of the Independent Review Policy;

Whereas, the Committee has been unable to present a slate of nine nominees under the Independent Review Policy in the ten months that have passed since the call for nominations;

Whereas, the General Counsel has presented to the Board a description of the significant difficulties that have confronted the Nominating Committee and has recommended that the Board thank the committee members for their efforts and immediately begin a review of the Independent Review Policy with the goal of providing a more workable independent review mechanism;

Whereas, particularly in view of the ongoing discussions of the need for broader ICANN reforms, the Board believes that the present Independent Review Policy should be reviewed and evaluated in the larger context of ICANN reform;

Whereas, in resolution 01.132 the Board established a Committee on Restructuring (since renamed the Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform in resolution 02.20), to monitor and provide reports to the Board on restructuring issues;

RESOLVED [02.46] that the members of the Independent Review Nominating Committee are thanked for their service in attempting to carry out the extremely challenging task presented to them and the committee is excused from further service;

FURTHER RESOLVED [02.47] that the issues concerning an independent review mechanism are referred to the Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform for its consideration in the context of its ultimate recommendations on ICANN evolution and reform.

Other Related Resolutions: 
  • Board Resolution 01.49, adopted 7 May 2001, concerning vacancies on the Independent Review Panel
  • Board Resolution 01.50, adopted 7 May 2001, concerning vacancies on Nominating Committee
  • Board Resolution 01.51, adopted 7 May 2001,setting a deadline for filling vacancies on the Nominating Committee
  • Board Resolution 01.132, adopted 15 November 2001, establishing a Committee on Restructuring (later renamed the Committee on ICANN Evolution and Reform) to monitor and provide reports to the Board on restructuring issues
  • Other resolutions TBD.
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