Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2005-12-04 - Election of Board Chairman

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2005-12-04 - Election of Board Chairman

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

Board elects Vinton Cerf as Chairman of Board.

Category: 
Board
Meeting Date: 
Sun, 4 Dec 2005
Resolution Number: 
05.___
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-04dec05.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: Not applicable
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: Not applicable
Resolution Text: 

Demi Getschko introduced a resolution, seconded by Veni Markovki:

Whereas the Board Governance Committee has recommended that Vinton Cerf be elected as Chairman of the Board.

Resolved (05.___) that Vinton Cerf is elected as Chairman of the Board, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation, and shall hold such office until his resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until his successor shall be elected and qualified.

The Board adopted the resolution 15-0.

Other Related Resolutions: 
  • Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information: 
  • The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.