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The '''ICANN CEO''' also serves as president thus it is the highest ranking position within the internet governing body. In other words, he is responsible in leading the organization to perform its activities and responsibilities particularly the effective and efficient coordination and technical management of the Domain Name System. The ICANN CEO ensures that the organization operates under its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, he is accountable to and work with the Board of Directors and represents the organizations to the global internet community, regulatory agencies, media and the general public. He is responsible in preserving and promoting the [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] in internet governance and policy making process within the global internet community. He also leads ICANN in developing strategic operations in accordance with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values and supervises the development of ICANN's yearly operating plan, financial budget, revenues, expenditures and implementation of fundraising initiatives.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/careers/ceo-31mar09-en.htm Chief Executive Officer]</ref> | The '''ICANN CEO''' also serves as president thus it is the highest ranking position within the internet governing body. In other words, he is responsible in leading the organization to perform its activities and responsibilities particularly the effective and efficient coordination and technical management of the Domain Name System. The ICANN CEO ensures that the organization operates under its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, he is accountable to and work with the Board of Directors and represents the organizations to the global internet community, regulatory agencies, media and the general public. He is responsible in preserving and promoting the [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] in internet governance and policy making process within the global internet community. He also leads ICANN in developing strategic operations in accordance with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values and supervises the development of ICANN's yearly operating plan, financial budget, revenues, expenditures and implementation of fundraising initiatives.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/careers/ceo-31mar09-en.htm Chief Executive Officer]</ref> | ||
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| + | The ICANN Board started the CEO succession planning on during a meeting on September 17, 2011 following the announcement of [[Rod Beckstrom]], the current President and CEO of the organization that he would fulfill his term until the expiration of his contract on July 1, 2012. During the meeting, the Board of Directors agreed that no current or incoming member of the Board or liaisons would be considered as a candidate for the role of the CEO for the current CEO Selection process. In addition, the Board Governance Committee ([[BGC]]) recommended [[George Sadowsky]] (Chairman), [[Steve Crocker]], [[Bertrand de La Chapelle]], [[Erika Mann]], [[Chris Disspain]], [[Cherine Chalaby]], [[Ray Plzak]] and [[R. Ramaraj]] would comprise the CEO Search Process Management Work Committee, which will help in coordinating the timely transition of ICANN’s leadership. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-11oct11-en.htm#2 Approval of CEO Search Committee Membership]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 07:06, 8 February 2012
The ICANN CEO also serves as president thus it is the highest ranking position within the internet governing body. In other words, he is responsible in leading the organization to perform its activities and responsibilities particularly the effective and efficient coordination and technical management of the Domain Name System. The ICANN CEO ensures that the organization operates under its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, he is accountable to and work with the Board of Directors and represents the organizations to the global internet community, regulatory agencies, media and the general public. He is responsible in preserving and promoting the multistakeholder model in internet governance and policy making process within the global internet community. He also leads ICANN in developing strategic operations in accordance with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values and supervises the development of ICANN's yearly operating plan, financial budget, revenues, expenditures and implementation of fundraising initiatives.[1]
CEO Search Committee
The ICANN Board started the CEO succession planning on during a meeting on September 17, 2011 following the announcement of Rod Beckstrom, the current President and CEO of the organization that he would fulfill his term until the expiration of his contract on July 1, 2012. During the meeting, the Board of Directors agreed that no current or incoming member of the Board or liaisons would be considered as a candidate for the role of the CEO for the current CEO Selection process. In addition, the Board Governance Committee (BGC) recommended George Sadowsky (Chairman), Steve Crocker, Bertrand de La Chapelle, Erika Mann, Chris Disspain, Cherine Chalaby, Ray Plzak and R. Ramaraj would comprise the CEO Search Process Management Work Committee, which will help in coordinating the timely transition of ICANN’s leadership. [2]