Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2012-05-06 - Approval Of Strategic Plan

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2012-05-06 - Approval Of Strategic Plan

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
2012-2015 Strategic Plan
Summary: 

Approval of the July 2012-June 2015 Strategic Plan.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Sun, 6 May 2012
Resolution Number: 
2012.05.06.06
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-06may12-en.htm#1.6
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Move forward with the internationalization survey
    • Responsible entity: President and CEO
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: May 2012
Resolution Text: 

Resolved (2012.05.06.06), the Board approves the July 2012-June 2015 Strategic Plan, and directs the President and CEO to move forward with the Internationalization survey and community-based operational planning process based on the strategic objectives as set forth in the plan. The aspects of the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan that cover the expansion of ICANN's international presence and engagement efforts are deferred pending further direction from the Board.

Rationale for Resolution: 

To remain accountable to the global Internet community, the Board is taking this action to allow for community input on the further planning for ICANN's international presence and engagement. There has been a community survey on these items, and a paper will be produced that will be the subject of public comment and discussion. In addition, continued work towards these efforts as set forth in the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan is not prudent, therefore those portions of the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan are deferred.

After review of these inputs, and as appropriate to respond to inputs, initiatives to expand ICANN's international presence and engagement may be updated within the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan, and included within the 2012-2013 Operating Plan. In order to allow for the 2012-2013 operational planning cycle to proceed, the Board approves the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan.

While there will likely be a fiscal impact as a result of this work, the fiscal impact of undertaking the survey and review process is minimal. Further, the deferral of current initiatives within the 2011-2012 Operating Plan regarding the further allocation or reallocation of staff and resources that relate to ICANN's international presence and engagement prior to the Prague Meeting will preserve resources from having to be reallocated as necessary after this review is complete.

This action is not expected to have any impact on the security or the stability of the DNS.

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