Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2011-06-24 - Approval of ALAC-Related Bylaws Amendments

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2011-06-24 - Approval of ALAC-Related Bylaws Amendments


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Approval Of ALAC-Related Bylaws Amendments
Summary: 

Board approves the ALAC-Related Bylaws Amendments that were posted for public comment on 8 April 2011.

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 24 Jun 2011
Resolution Number: 
2011.06.24.02
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None.
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, on 9 June 2009, the Final Report of the ALAC Review Working Group on ALAC Improvements <http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/alac/final-report-alac-review-09jun09-en.pdf> was published, including a recommendation to amend the ICANN Bylaws to reflect the continuing purpose of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) within ICANN.

Whereas, on 26 June 2009, the Board resolved (2009.06.26.30) that all recommendations (except for the allocation of two voting Directors to At-Large) presented in the Final Report could be implemented, as recommended by the Structural Improvements Committee (SIC).

Whereas, the ICANN Office of the General Counsel, in consultation with the ALAC and At-Large staff, drafted the proposed revisions to the ICANN Bylaws regarding the ALAC necessary to reflect the continuing purpose of the ALAC as described in the Final Report.

Whereas, on 18 March 2011, the Board directed (2011.03.18.37) the ICANN CEO to post the proposed Bylaw revisions for public comment.

Whereas, the proposed revisions were posted for public comment <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-08apr11-en.htm> for a period of 30 days, from 8 April through 9 May 2011, and no relevant comments were received.

Resolved (2011.06.24.02), the Board approves the revisions to the ICANN Bylaws, Article XI, Section 4

Rationale for Resolution: 

The revision of the ICANN Bylaws regarding the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is in fulfillment of the recommendations arising out of the organizational review of the ALAC and is the culmination of community work and consultation on this issue. There is no anticipated fiscal impact from this decision. There will be no impact on the security, stability, and resilience of the Domain Name System (DNS) as a result of this action.

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