Director Removal

As member of the Empowered Community the ccNSO has the right to seek the removal of:

A Director nominated by the Nominating Committee holding Seats 1 through 8 by initiating the NOMCOM-Appointed Director Removal Process.
A Director nominated by the ccNSO by initiating the ccNSO Director Removal Process holding Seats 11 and 12.

The process for removal of a Director appointed by another Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee is out of the scope of the ccNSO.

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How the ccNSO Director Removal Process Works ccNSO Director Removal Petition – Anyone may submit a petition to remove a ccNSO-appointed Director. However, to be acceptable this petition must meet requirements listed in Annex D of the Bylaws. Verification of ccNSO Director Removal Petition - The Council shall verify that a petition meets the requirements. Decision to Accept or Reject the Petition - The ccNSO Council shall decide to accept or reject the ccNSO Director Removal Petition within 21 days of receiving the petition. ccNSO Director Removal Action Community Forum - Following the announcement to convene a ccNSO Director Removal Action Community Forum, Decisional Participants and other interested parties may discuss the ccNSO Director Removal Petition. The results of Community Forum are to be shared with ccNSO Council and ccNSO Membership. ccNSO Director Removal Comment Period - Directly following the ccNSO Director Removal Community Forum Period and at the request of the ECA, ICANN shall issue a request for comments and recommendations, which will be open for seven (7) days. Decision by the ccNSO – The ccNSO Council, after consulting the ccNSO members shall decide by at least super majority vote whether it supports the ccNSO Director Removal Petition. Submission of Decision – Within 24 hours of the decision to support the ccNSO Director Removal Petition, the Chair of the Council or other designated person shall inform in writing the EC Administration, the other Decisional Participants, and Secretary that the ccNSO has accepted the ccNSO Removal Action Petition.
The Role of the ccNSO Council in the ccNSO-appointed Director Removal Process As one of the nominating Decisional Participant of a ccNSO appointed Director, the ccNSO Council has a special role in the ccNSO Director Removal process in ensuring that all voices are heard in this process. in ICANN’s governance. Its role in the is crucial as the ccNSO Council is the only one: Reviewing and analyzing petitions submitted. Consulting with ccNSO members to gather input and determine whether they support or reject the Director they elected. Ensuring that the decisions in this process align with the needs and priorities of ccTLDs and the broader ICANN community. By participating the ccNSO helps safeguard the accountability and transparency of ICANN’s decision-making processes, ensuring that key decisions benefit the ICANN ecosystem in general and the ccTLD community specifically.
How the ccNSO NOMCOM Director Removal Process Works NOMCOM Director Removal Petition -The ccNSO will consider a NOMCOM Director Removal Petition from: ccTLD Managers, Individual(s) employed by or otherwise directly related to a ccTLD manager, ccNSO working groups or committees mandated to submit such a petition, Regional ccTLD organizations, (Members of) the ccNSO Council. To be acceptable this Petition must meet requirements listed in Annex D of the Bylaws. Verification NOMCOM Director Removal Petition - The Council shall verify that a petition meets the requirements. Decision to accept or reject the Petition - The ccNSO Council shall decide to accept or reject the NOMCOM Director Removal Petition, within 21 days of receiving the petition. If the ccNSO Council accepts the petition, it has to inform the Empowered Community Administration, the other Decisional Participants, and the ICANN Secretary. Support other Decisional Participants for the NOMCOM Removal Petition - If the petition originates from the ccNSO, the ccNSO Council has to seek support for the petition from at least one other Decisional Participant within seven (7) days of informing the others. NOMCOM Director Removal Action Community Forum - If at least one other Decisional Participants supports the petition, a NOMCOM Director Removal Action Community Forum will be convened. The ccTLD Community will be asked to provide input and/or feedback on the petition(s) to inform the NOMCOM Director Removal Community Forum. Decision by the ccNSO Council on the NOMCOM Director Removal Decision The ccNSO Council, after consulting the ccNSO members shall decide by at least supermajority vote whether it supports the NOMCOM Director Removal Petition. Submission of Decision – Within 24 hours of the decision to support the ccNSO Director Removal Petition, the Chair of the Council or other designated person shall inform in writing the EC Administration, the other Decisional Participants, and Secretary that the ccNSO has accepted the ccNSO Removal Action Petition.
The Role of the ccNSO Council in the NOMCOM Director Removal Process As one of the five Decisional Participants in the Empowered Community, the ccNSO ensures that the voices of ccTLD managers are represented in ICANN’s governance. Its role in the NOMCOM Director Removal Process is crucial for: Reviewing and analyzing petitions submitted by members of the ccTLD community. Consulting with ccNSO members to gather input and determine whether to support or reject the petition to remove a NOMCOM Director. Ensuring that ICANN’s decisions align with the needs and priorities of ccTLDs and the broader Internet community. By participating in the NOMCOM Director Removal Process, the ccNSO helps safeguard the accountability and transparency of ICANN’s decision-making processes, ensuring that key decisions benefit the global ICANN ecosystem in general and the ccTLD community specifically.