2010-01-22 - Commitment to Nairobi for ICANN’s 37th International Meeting
Category: Administration and Budget
Topic: Commitment to Nairobi for ICANN’s 37th International Meeting
Board meeting date: 22 January 2010
Resolution number: 2010.01.22.01, 2010.01.22.02
URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-22jan10-en.htm
Status: Completed
Summary
ICANN Board commits to holding the 3th ICANN meeting in Nairobi, Kenya and authorizes the CEO and President to work with the Kenyan hosts and authorities and others for the provision of additional security.
Text
Whereas, the ICANN Board approved holding its 2010 Africa meeting in Nairobi during its May 2009 Board Meeting (see resolution 2009-05-21-09)
Whereas, ICANN has received questions from individuals, companies and an ICANN constituency group regarding security and has conducted internal reviews and external reviews of the current security conditions following on from recent events in Nairobi,
Resolved (2010.01.22.01), the ICANN Board confirms its commitment to hold the ICANN 37th International Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in March of 2010.
Resolved (2010.01.22.02), the ICANN Board authorizes the CEO and President to work with the Kenyan hosts and authorities and others for the provision of additional security.
Implementation Actions
Hold 37th Meeting in Nairobi Kenya
Responsible entity: Meetings staff
Due date: 7-12 March 2010
Completion date: 7-12 March 2010
Provide additional security for the meeting
Responsible entity: Security and Meetings Staff
Due date: 7-12 March 2010
Completion date: 7-12 March 2010
Other Related Resolutions
Approval of Africa Meeting 2010 Meeting Location and Budget: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-21may09.htm
Confirmation of Nairobi meeting plans: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-19feb10-en.htm
Other resolutions TBD
Additional Information
Nairobi Meeting information is available at http://nbo.icann.org/.
Additional funds were allocated for increased Security provisions
Explanatory text does not modify or override Resolutions. See Board Resolutions Page for more information.