Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2003-06-26 - ccNSO Launching Group

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2003-06-26 - ccNSO Launching Group

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
ccNSO Launching Group
Summary: 

Board resolves to form a launching group for the ccNSO ("Launching Group").

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 26 Jun 2003
Resolution Number: 
03.108, 03.109, 03.110, 03.111
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-26jun03.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Call for additional members and identify membership within 30 days
    • Responsible entity: ccTLD members of the ccNSO Assistance Group
    • Due date: 26 July 2003
    • Completion date: 09 July 2003
  • Comprise ccNSO once thirty members identified
    • Responsible entity: Launching Group
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 2004 (ccNSO Launching Group announced on 1 March 2004 the formation of the ccNSO with participation of over 30 ccTLD managers with at least four within each Geographic Region)
  • Establish a schedule and procedures of the selection of the initial ccNSO Council.
    • Responsible entity: Launching Group
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 2004
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, the Board has approved Appendix A to these minutes, consisting of an amendment to the Corporation's bylaws to establish a ccNSO;

Resolved [03.108] that the Board hereby requests the nine ccTLD members of the ccNSO Assistance Group to call for an additional six members to join with the nine ccTLD members of the Assistance Group, to form a launching group for the ccNSO ("Launching Group"), the membership of which Launching Group shall be identified in writing to the Secretary within thirty days following the adoption of these resolutions;

Further resolved [03.109] such Launching Group shall have authority to solicit additional ccTLD managers to join with the members of such Launching Group to eventually comprise the ccNSO, which shall be deemed constituted once thirty members have joined;

Further resolved [03.110] that such Launching Group shall also have the authority to establish a schedule and procedures for the selection of the initial ccNSO Council; and

Further resolved [03.111] that such Launching Group shall not have the authority (a) to initiate a ccPDP or (b) otherwise engage in development of substantive policies, or (c) select on behalf of the ccNSO any director or observer or other participant in any ICANN body.

Other Related Resolutions: 
  • TBD
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