Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2006-02-21 - Designation of Academic Organization to Select Delegate for ICANN's 2006 Nominating Committee
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2006-02-21 - Designation of Academic Organization to Select Delegate for ICANN's 2006 Nominating Committee
Board designates CANARIE Advanced Networks to select a delegate to represent academic and similar organizations on the 2006 Nominating Committee.
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- Due date: None specified
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Whereas, ICANN Bylaws Article VII, Section 2.8, provides that the Nominating Committee shall include a voting delegate from an "entity designated by the Board to represent academic and similar organizations";
Whereas, the Board Governance Committee has sought recommendations for this designation in a transparent, plural manner, which process has resulted in the recommendation of the entity in charge of Advanced Networks in CANARIE. Prof. Bill St. Arnaud is Senior Director Advanced Networks for CANARIE. CANARIE combines representation of a broad set of academic institutions, relevant expertise in the field of interest for the position, and the opportunity that it provide the services of an outstanding, accomplished and respected individual who fits the requirements of the Bylaws, in the person of Prof. Bill St. Arnaud.
Whereas, Prof. Bill St. Arnaud is a highly respected leader of the advanced networks of Canada, CANARIE and CANET, with high international standing and proven abilities to bring together the academic, private, and public sectors, and has indicated that he is ready to serve on the Nominating Committee.
Resolved (06.06), CANARIE Advanced Networks is designated to select a delegate to represent academic and similar organizations on the 2006 ICANN Nominating Committee.
The resolution was passed unanimously by a voice vote.
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