Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2008-07-31 - BGC's Recommendation for academic appointment to Nominating Committee

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2008-07-31 - BGC's Recommendation for academic appointment to Nominating Committee


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Academic Appointment to Nominating Committee
Summary: 

Board appoints Jan Gruntorád as representative from the research and academia sector to the Nominating Committee.

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 31 Jul 2008
Resolution Number: 
(___)
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: Not applicable
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: Not applicable
Resolution Text: 

Roberto Gaetano advised that one of the tasks of the BGC is to identify and appoint a representative from the research and academia sector to the Nominating Committee. After considering a shortlist of candidates, Professor Jan Gruntorád was selected by the BGC. Professor Jan Gruntorád understands the implications of the work and the time and resource allocation required. The BGC supported his candidacy unanimously.

Roberto moved the following motion to appoint and Dennis Jennings seconded this.

Resolved (___), the Board appoints Professor Jan Gruntorád as the research and academia candidate to the 2009 Nominating Committee.

A voice vote was taken of all Board Members present, and the motion was approved by a vote of 13 to 0, with no abstentions.

Additional Information: 
  • The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.