Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2022 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
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2022 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
Whereas, the Board Governance Committee (BGC) reviewed the Expressions of Interest from candidates for the 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair and Chair-Elect, reviewed other relevant materials, and conducted interviews of all candidates.
Whereas, the BGC previously recommended a slate for the 2022 NomCom leadership and the Board approved that slate on 12 September 2021.
Whereas, prior to publishing the Approved Resolutions of the 12 September 2021 Board meeting, the Board became aware of new information that is relevant to the evaluation of candidates.
Whereas, taking into account this new information, the BGC has recommended that the Board rescind its previous resolution and approve Michael Graham be appointed as the 2022 NomCom Chair and J. Damon Ashcraft be appointed as the 2022 NomCom Chair-Elect
Resolved (2021.09.30.03), the Board hereby rescinds its resolution taken on 12 September 2021 regarding the 2022 NomCom leadership.
Resolved (2021.09.30.04), the Board hereby appoints Michael Graham as the 2022 NomCom Chair and J. Damon Ashcraft as the 2022 NomCom Chair-Elect.
Resolved (2021.09.30.05), certain portions of this resolution shall remain confidential pursuant to Article 3, sections 3.5(b) and (d) of the ICANN Bylaws until it is otherwise determined that it can be published.
ICANN's Bylaws require the Board to appoint the Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair and Chair-Elect. See ICANN Bylaws, Article 8, Section 8.1. The Board has delegated the responsibility for recommending the NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect for Board approval to the Board Governance Committee (BGC). (See BGC Charter, Section II.G.) The BGC oversaw the posting of a call for expressions of interest (EOI) on 27 May 2021 seeking EOIs by 23 June 2021 (see https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-expressions-of-i...), which was then extended to 7 July 2021 (see https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-expressions-of-i...).
As input into the selection of 2022 the NomCom leadership positions, the BGC reviewed and discussed the received EOIs, reviewed other relevant materials, and interviewed candidates. Following said actions and further discussion, the BGC previously agreed on recommendations to the Board for the 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect.
On 12 September 2021, the Board considered and agreed with the BGC's recommendation for the 2022 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. Prior to publishing the Approved Resolutions of the 12 September 2021 Board meeting, the Board became aware of new information that is relevant to the evaluation of candidates. The BGC subsequently met and considered this new information, and recommended that the Board rescind its previous resolution and approve a new slate. The Board has reviewed and accepts the recommendation from the BGC.
The Board also would like to thank all who expressed interest in becoming part of the 2022 NomCom leadership.
Appointing a NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect identified through a public EOI process, including interviews of the candidates and review of other relevant materials, is in the public interest as it positively affects the transparency and accountability of ICANN. It is also fully consistent with ICANN's mission.
Adopting the BGC's recommendation has no financial impact on ICANN that was not otherwise anticipated, and will not negatively impact the security, stability and resiliency of the domain name system.
This is an Organizational Administrative Function that does not require Public Comment.