Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2011-10-22 - Approval of Ombudsman Objectives

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2011-10-22 - Approval of Ombudsman Objectives

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Ombudsman Objectives
Summary: 

Board approves the objectives discussed by the Compensation Committee for the Ombudsman.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Sat, 22 Oct 2011
Resolution Number: 
2011.10.22.04
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-22oct11-en.htm#3
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None.
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, on 28 July 2011, the Board appointed Chris LaHatte as ICANN’s new Ombudsman.

Whereas, the Ombudsman reports directly to the Board.

Whereas, the Compensation Committee has discussed a set of objectives with the Ombudsman that the Board expects the Ombudsman to work toward, in order to be entitled to all or any portion of the at-risk component of his compensation.

Resolved (2011.10.22.04), the Board approves the set of objectives as discussed by the Compensation Committee for the Ombudsman to work toward in order to be entitled to all or any portion of the at-risk component of his compensation.

Rationale for Resolution: 

Setting objectives to be measured against success for completion of goals of employment is a regular practice. Placing a portion of compensation at-risk, conditioned upon meeting of objectives, is further recognized as a valuable tool in achieving those objectives. The Board, through the Compensation Committee, has identified a set of objectives for the Ombudsman to meet to achieve, and will consider the extent of completion of those objectives when evaluating the performance of the Ombudsman and whether he should be entitled to any portion of the at-risk portion of his compensation. As required for assessment within the Affirmation of Commitments, there is no security and stability impact on the DNS as a result of this action. The complete portion of the potential at-risk component of the Ombudsman’s compensation has been included within ICANN’s budget.

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