Recommendations & Implementation Documents

Rec.1: Formalize a job description for NomCom members that emphasizes experience, diversity, independence, and provide that description to the SOs/ACs.

Rec. 7: NomCom members, except for leadership positions, should serve two-year terms, and be limited to a maximum of two terms.

Rec. 10: Representation on the NomCom should be re-balanced immediately and then be reviewed every five years.

Rec. 11: The senior staff member supporting NomCom should be accountable to and report to the office of the CEO.

(Update: The NomCom is highly dependent on ICANN Staff support. There is concern that the NomCom staff is under-resourced, which has affected the functioning of the NomCom).

Rec. 12: NomCom leadership should have input on the NomCom budget and staffing resources.

Rec. 13: Publish a “Process Diagram” and codify key elements of the NomCom process. Each year, the NomCom should be required to highlight and explain process changes to the ICANN community in an open session.

Rec. 24: An empowered body of current and former NomCom members should be formed to ensure greater continuity across NomCom’s, and in particular, to recommend and assist in implementing improvements to NomCom operations.

Rec. 27: Provide clarity on desire for and definition of “independent directors”. Upon clarification of desire and definition, determine the number of specific seats for “independent directors”.