[EURO-Discuss] Independent Reviews of ICANN Entities

Nick Ashton-Hart nashton at spamcop.net
Fri Dec 8 11:47:20 CST 2006


FYI:

On 8 December 2006 the ICANN Board approved the following schedule for
independent review of ICANN entities:

-   Nominating Committee – estimated launch December 2006

-   At-Large Advisory Committee – estimated launch February 2007

-   Corporate Administration, including the ICANN Board – estimated
launch July 2007

-   Root Server System Advisory Committee – estimated launch October 2007

-   Security and Stability Advisory Committee – January 2008

-   ccNSO Supporting Organisation – July 2008

-   Address Supporting Organisation – December 2008

In general, Board/staff steps for conducting independent reviews include:

-   Establishing terms of reference (TOR) (which includes a period for
public comment)
-   Soliciting proposals for consultant/s to serve as independent
reviewers
-   Selecting consultant/s
-   Managing and providing information for consultant's work
-   Public posting and information sharing on final report

The Board's resolution also directs staff to post proposed Terms of
Reference for the Nominating Committee review for public comment and
further consideration.

A copy of the resolution approved by the Board is included below.

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Schedule for Periodic Reviews of ICANN Structure and Operations

Whereas Article IV, Section 4 of ICANN's Bylaws calls for the Board to
cause periodic reviews of the performance and operation of each
Supporting Organization, each Supporting Organization Council, each
Advisory Committee (other than the Governmental Advisory Committee), and
the Nominating Committee by an entity or entities independent of the
organization under review.

Whereas these reviews are intended to ensure an independent examination
of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN, and are part of
ICANN's ongoing commitment to its evolution and improvement.

Whereas the Board Governance Committee has determined that, although not
required by the Bylaws, a review of the Board would be appropriate and
consistent with ICANN's commitment.

Whereas these reviews will be conducted in an objective way by
independent evaluators, under guidance from the Board on the review's
terms of reference, and with opportunity for public review and comment
on the terms of reference and on the results of the reviews.

Whereas the Board Governance Committee considered the age,
responsibilities, and activities of each entity to be reviewed, and
considered the operational limitations for managing and implementing
reviews, and approved a comprehensive review schedule.

Whereas the Board Governance Committee approved a proposed plan for the
review of the Nominating Committee as the next entity to be reviewed,
and recommended that the Board post proposed Terms of Reference for this
review for public comment.

Nominating Committee – estimated launch December 2006

At-Large Advisory Committee – estimated launch February 2007

Corporate Administration, including the ICANN Board – estimated launch
July 2007

Root Server System Advisory Committee – estimated launch October 2007

Security and Stability Advisory Committee – January 2008

ccNSO Supporting Organisation – July 2008

Address Supporting Organisation – December 2008

Whereas, after four cycles, the Nominating Committee, and its critical
role in selecting individuals for ICANN leadership positions, is a
priority candidate for independent review.

Resolved (06.___), the Board asks the General Counsel to examine the
Bylaws provisions relating to periodic review, and to recommend any
appropriate changes to reflect the new schedule recommended by the Board
Governance Committee.

Resolved (06.___), the ICANN Board agrees with the comprehensive review
schedule and the proposed plan for the review of the Nominating
Committee approved by the Board Governance Committee, and directs staff
to execute the reviews as scheduled and to post proposed Terms of
Reference for the Nominating Committee review for public comment and
further consideration.


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