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===Board of Directors===
 
===Board of Directors===
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: ''Main article: [[ICANN Board]]
 
ICANN is governed by a [[ICANN Board|Board of Directors]] made up of 15 voting members,<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/board/ Board Review]</ref> and the President and CEO, who is also a voting member. The board is further aided by 5 non-voting liaisons.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#VI ICANN Bylaws]</ref> From its inception until December, 2011, being a board member was a voluntary position. At that time, the [[ICANN Board]] responded to mounting pressure regarding conflicts of interest and the notion that compensation would create a more professional and accountable body by awarding themselves a $35,000 annual salary.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/12/13/icann-board-dec-minutes ICANN Board Dec Minutes, news.dot-nxt.com]</ref>
 
ICANN is governed by a [[ICANN Board|Board of Directors]] made up of 15 voting members,<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/board/ Board Review]</ref> and the President and CEO, who is also a voting member. The board is further aided by 5 non-voting liaisons.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#VI ICANN Bylaws]</ref> From its inception until December, 2011, being a board member was a voluntary position. At that time, the [[ICANN Board]] responded to mounting pressure regarding conflicts of interest and the notion that compensation would create a more professional and accountable body by awarding themselves a $35,000 annual salary.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/12/13/icann-board-dec-minutes ICANN Board Dec Minutes, news.dot-nxt.com]</ref>
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====Selection of Voting Members====
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[[ICANN Bylaws|ICANN's bylaws]] stipulate the makeup of the board, stating:
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* 8 seats selected by the [[NomCom]]
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* 2 seats selected by the [[ASO]]
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* 2 seats selected by the [[ccNSO]]
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* 2 seats selected by the [[GNSO]]
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* 1 seat selected by the [[ALAC|At-Large Community]]
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* The President<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#VI ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
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The board then selects a Chairman and vice-Chairman from among its voting ranks, although the President and CEO is excluded from consideration from either of these posts. Directors selected for the board must be: individuals of intelligence and integrity, aware of ICANN and the effects of its existence and decisions, representative of cultural and geographic diversity, familiar with Internet protocols and the roles of its important entities, volunteers (excluding the CEO), and capable of working in written and spoken English.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#VI ICANN Bylaws]</ref> They also must disclose any external affiliations they have that could be perceived as affecting a conflict of interest as they are charged with representing ICANN's best interests and not those of the group which nominated them or their professional affiliations.
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At any one time each global region must have at least one director on the board, with no more than 5 allowed for any one region. The international regions are: Europe; Asia/Australia/Pacific; Latin America/Caribbean islands; Africa; and North America. This rule is in place to ensure holistic international representation.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
      
====Current Board of Directors====
 
====Current Board of Directors====
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* [[Kuo-Wei Wu]], selected by the [[ASO]], April 2010 - 2012.
 
* [[Kuo-Wei Wu]], selected by the [[ASO]], April 2010 - 2012.
 
* [[Michael Silber]], selected by the [[ccNSO]], May 2009 - April 2012.
 
* [[Michael Silber]], selected by the [[ccNSO]], May 2009 - April 2012.
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====Non-Voting Liaisons ====
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An additional 5 seats are held for non-voting liaisons. These liaisons are given access to the same materials and are a part of the board's debates; they represent various specialty and advisory organizations and provide valuable input and reactions to ICANN deliberations. The seats are determined as follows:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
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* One liaison is to be appointed by the [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]]
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* One liaison is to be appointed by the [[RSSAC|Root Server System Advisory Committee]]
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* One liaison is to be appointed by the [[SSAC|Security and Stability Advisory Committe]]
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* One liaison is to be appointed by the [[TLG|Technical Liaison Group]]
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* One liaison is to be appointed by the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]]
      
====Current Non-Voting Liaisons====
 
====Current Non-Voting Liaisons====
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* [[Thomas Narten]], [[IETF]] liaison
 
* [[Thomas Narten]], [[IETF]] liaison
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===Review Processes===
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===GNSO===
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ICANN has mechanisms in place for any individual or entity to solicit a reappraisal of any board decision that affects them. The [[Board Governance Committee]] is in charge of reviewing all reconsideration requests, which are submitted electronically and must be responded to within 30 days. The boards actions are also reviewed by an [[IRP|Independent Review Panel]], which has the power to call attention to discrepancies between the [[ICANN Bylaws|bylaws]] and actions taken by the board, and recommend that the board readdress certain issues. Furthermore, ICANN's structure and operations, including every supporting organization and committee, is also subject to occasional reviews.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
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: ''Main article: [[GNSO]]''
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===ccNSO===
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: ''Main article: [[ccNSO]]''
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===ASO===
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: ''Main article: [[ASO]]''
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==Process==
 
===Meetings===
 
===Meetings===
 
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: ''Main article: [[ICANN Meetings]]''
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A fellowship program is in place to bring in individuals who have a desire or need to attend but do not have the financial backing to attend on their own.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ Fellowship Program]</ref>
 
A fellowship program is in place to bring in individuals who have a desire or need to attend but do not have the financial backing to attend on their own.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/fellowships/ Fellowship Program]</ref>
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===Review Processes===
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ICANN has mechanisms in place for any individual or entity to solicit a reappraisal of any board decision that affects them. The [[Board Governance Committee]] is in charge of reviewing all reconsideration requests, which are submitted electronically and must be responded to within 30 days. The boards actions are also reviewed by an [[IRP|Independent Review Panel]], which has the power to call attention to discrepancies between the [[ICANN Bylaws|bylaws]] and actions taken by the board, and recommend that the board readdress certain issues. Furthermore, ICANN's structure and operations, including every supporting organization and committee, is also subject to occasional reviews.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm ICANN Bylaws]</ref>
    
==History==
 
==History==
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