RE: [ga] ICANN conflict of interest policy and spousal employment

[Joanna Lane <jo-uk@rcn.com>]

> Arguably he should have recused himself prior to
> the .org discussion, given the potential conflict.
> Now that this has come to light, in most civilized
> countries he would resign. But that is if one is
> an elected official, and one is civilized. He can't
> claim ignorance of the need for recusal as he was
> one of those who did so regarding the new gTLDs:
> http://www.icann.org/tlds/tld-review-update-01nov00.htm#AvoidingCo
nflictsofInterest

Not to mention that he is the Chair of ICANN's Conflicts of Interest
Committee.
http://www.icann.org/committees/coi/

"The Board, through a committee designated for that purpose, shall require a
statement from each Director not less frequently than once a year setting
forth all business and other affiliations which relate in any way to the
business and other affiliations of the Corporation. Each Director shall be
responsible for disclosing to the Corporation any matter that could
reasonably be considered to make such Director an 'interested director'
within the meaning of Section 5233 of the California Nonprofit Public
Benefit Corporation Law ("CNPBCL"). In addition, each Director shall
disclose to the Corporation any relationship or other factor that could
reasonably be considered to cause the Director to be considered to be an
'interested person' within the meaning of Section 5227 of the CNPBCL. The
Board shall adopt policies specifically addressing Director, Officer and
Supporting Organization conflicts of interest. No Director shall vote on any
matter in which he or she has a material and direct interest that will be
affected by the outcome of the vote." [Bylaws, Art. V, Sec. 7]

After public notice and comment, the Board adopted the Conflicts of Interest
Policy on March 4, 1999.

Members of the Committee. The Conflicts Committee currently consists of Rob
Blokzijl (Chair), Karl Auerbach, and Philip Davidson..

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