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The '''2002 Evolution and Reform Process''' was | The '''2002 Evolution and Reform Process''' was an [[ICANN Board]]-led reform process that resulted in the adoption of substantial reform in the bylaws, structure, and operation of [[ICANN]]. | ||
==Outcomes== | ==Outcomes== | ||
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* Four Advisory Committees: Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC); Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC); an Advisory Committee on Membership (until such time as the board established rules for At-Large director seats on the board); and an Advisory Committee on Independent Review (until such time as the board adopted procedures for independent review). | * Four Advisory Committees: Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC); Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC); an Advisory Committee on Membership (until such time as the board established rules for At-Large director seats on the board); and an Advisory Committee on Independent Review (until such time as the board adopted procedures for independent review). | ||
In the March 1999 amended bylaws, only the DNSO had defined procedures established for its operation. The ASO and the PSO sections of the bylaws were reserved.<ref name="99bylaws" /> ICANN and the PSO signed a Memorandum of Understanding in July 1999,<ref name="psomou">[https://archive.icann.org/en/pso/pso-mou.htm ICANN.org Archive - Memorandum of Understanding with the PSO], July 14, 1999</ref> amended bylaws of August 26, 1999, included procedural and operational guidelines for the PSO.<ref name="aug99bylaws">[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-1999-08-26-en#VI-C ICANN.org Archive - ICANN Bylaws], as amended August 26, 1999</ref> In October 1999, the three existing regional | In the March 1999 amended bylaws, only the DNSO had defined procedures established for its operation. The ASO and the PSO sections of the bylaws were reserved.<ref name="99bylaws" /> ICANN and the PSO signed a Memorandum of Understanding in July 1999,<ref name="psomou">[https://archive.icann.org/en/pso/pso-mou.htm ICANN.org Archive - Memorandum of Understanding with the PSO], July 14, 1999</ref> amended bylaws of August 26, 1999, included procedural and operational guidelines for the PSO.<ref name="aug99bylaws">[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-1999-08-26-en#VI-C ICANN.org Archive - ICANN Bylaws], as amended August 26, 1999</ref> In October 1999, the three existing regional Internet registries - [[RIPE NCC]], [[APNIC]], and [[ARIN]] - entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with ICANN as well, resulting in the creation of the ASO.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/documents/historical-documents/memorandum-of-understanding-1999/ ICANN.org Archive - Memorandum of Understanding with the ASO], October 19, 1999</ref> The addition of the ASO to the bylaws occurred at the end of October.<ref name="oct99bylaws">[https://www.icann.org/resources/unthemed-pages/bylaws-1999-10-29-en#VI-A ICANN.org Archive - ICANN Bylaws], as amended October 29, 1999</ref> | ||
===Perceived Need for Reform=== | ===Perceived Need for Reform=== | ||
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** Two Advisory Committees - Technical and Governmental; | ** Two Advisory Committees - Technical and Governmental; | ||
** Two additional Standing Committees - Security Committee, and Root Server System Operations Committee; and | ** Two additional Standing Committees - Security Committee, and Root Server System Operations Committee; and | ||
** Participation in Councils by self-organized forums, including possibly an At-Large organization for | ** Participation in Councils by self-organized forums, including possibly an At-Large organization for Internet users. | ||
* Transparency and Accountability reforms: the creation of the Ombudsman's office, and a "Manager of Public Participation" role. | * Transparency and Accountability reforms: the creation of the Ombudsman's office, and a "Manager of Public Participation" role. | ||
* Funding reforms - dramatically increase funding from governmental and non-governmental sources, including contributions for core functions and fees for services. | * Funding reforms - dramatically increase funding from governmental and non-governmental sources, including contributions for core functions and fees for services. | ||
Public comment on the President's Report was extensive, with varying degrees of agreement, civility, and objection.<ref> [https://forum.icann.org/reform/ ICANN.org Listserv Archive - Public Comment on the President's Report]</ref> | Public comment on the President's Report was extensive, with varying degrees of agreement, civility, and objection.<ref>[https://forum.icann.org/reform/ ICANN.org Listserv Archive - Public Comment on the President's Report]</ref> | ||
In response to Lynn's report, the board made a number of resolutions at its meeting at [[ICANN 12]] in Accra, Ghana: | In response to Lynn's report, the board made a number of resolutions at its meeting at [[ICANN 12]] in Accra, Ghana: | ||
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In April 2003, the ERC submitted its Fifth Supplemental Implementation Report, which proposed the creation of the [[ccNSO]].<ref>[https://archive.icann.org/en/committees/evol-reform/fifth-supplemental-implementation-report-22apr03.htm Fifth Supplemental Implementation Report of the ERC], April 22, 2003</ref> The report presented both structural considerations and proposed text for the bylaws to effectuate the creation of the new supporting organization. In June 2003, in advance of [[ICANN 17]] in Montreal, the ERC posted a summary of proposed changes to the bylaws, as well as additional contextual information, in order to brief the board and community on the changes.<ref>[https://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/montreal/ccnso-organization-topic.htm ICANN 17 Archive - Meeting Topic - ccNSO Organization], June 18, 2003</ref> | In April 2003, the ERC submitted its Fifth Supplemental Implementation Report, which proposed the creation of the [[ccNSO]].<ref>[https://archive.icann.org/en/committees/evol-reform/fifth-supplemental-implementation-report-22apr03.htm Fifth Supplemental Implementation Report of the ERC], April 22, 2003</ref> The report presented both structural considerations and proposed text for the bylaws to effectuate the creation of the new supporting organization. In June 2003, in advance of [[ICANN 17]] in Montreal, the ERC posted a summary of proposed changes to the bylaws, as well as additional contextual information, in order to brief the board and community on the changes.<ref>[https://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/montreal/ccnso-organization-topic.htm ICANN 17 Archive - Meeting Topic - ccNSO Organization], June 18, 2003</ref> | ||
At its regular meeting in Montreal on June 26, the board approved the amended bylaws<ref>[https://www.icann.org/minutes/minutes-appa-26jun03.htm Board Meeting Minutes, Appendix A - Proposed Amended Bylaws], June 26, 2003</ref> and created a "launching group" to assist in the creation and launch of the ccNSO.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/minutes-2003-06-26-en Board Meeting Minutes], June 26 2003</ref> | At its regular meeting in Montreal on June 26, the board approved the amended bylaws<ref>[https://www.icann.org/minutes/minutes-appa-26jun03.htm Board Meeting Minutes, Appendix A - Proposed Amended Bylaws], June 26, 2003</ref> and created a "launching group" to assist in the creation and launch of the ccNSO.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/minutes-2003-06-26-en Board Meeting Minutes], June 26, 2003</ref> | ||
At ICANN 14, the ERC noted that there were two outstanding projects - the development of the Transition Article and the ongoing work of developing the ccSNO structure and procedures.<ref name="14resos" /> With the completion of the ccNSO project, the work of the ERC was complete. No final report was issued by the ERC to that effect. It is presumed that the committee was dissolved either informally at a board meeting, or at the end of 2003 by operation of board resolution 02.148.<ref name="15resos" /> | At ICANN 14, the ERC noted that there were two outstanding projects - the development of the Transition Article and the ongoing work of developing the ccSNO structure and procedures.<ref name="14resos" /> With the completion of the ccNSO project, the work of the ERC was complete. No final report was issued by the ERC to that effect. It is presumed that the committee was dissolved either informally at a board meeting, or at the end of 2003 by operation of board resolution 02.148.<ref name="15resos" /> | ||
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