[apnic-talk] ASO Call for Nominations to 2022 ICANN NomCom
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ASO Call for Nominations to 2022 ICANN NomCom
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28 May 2021
ICANN’s Nominating Committee (NomCom) is responsible for the selection
of eight ICANN Board Members, two Public Technical Identifiers (PTI)
directors, and other selections as set forth in the ICANN Bylaws.
The NomCom is also charged with appointing some members of ALAC, the
ccNSO Council, and the GNSO Council. The NomCom complements the other
means for filling a portion of key ICANN leadership positions achieved
within ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Councils.
The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased
to call for nominations for candidates from the Internet Numbers
Community to run for an open seat on the ICANN NomCom 2022 as a delegate
of the ASO.
The term for the elected delegate will be one year starting at the
ICANN 72 Annual General Meeting in October 2021.
Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and
NomCom delegates are outlined in Article 8, Sections 8.2 and 8.4 of the
ICANN Bylaws:
https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8)
Criteria for the selection of the delegate to the NomCom include:
- Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence,
with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with
experience and competence with collegial large group
decision making;
- Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet
community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;
- Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely
and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;
- Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal
commitments to individuals, organizations, or commercial
objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee
responsibilities;
- Persons with an understanding of ICANN’s mission and the potential
impact of ICANN’s activities on the broader Internet community who
are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other
than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and
- Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and
spoken English.
Time commitment for the ASO NomCom representative
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In 2021, due to COVID-19, the NomCom has only conducted online meetings,
and this may continue in 2022 unless and until it is safe to travel.
Online meetings take more time per week as compared to in-person
meetings. Please review the time commitments in view of COVID-19. In
case global travel resumes and there is an in-person meeting, travel
support will be provided by ICANN. The NomCom has a procedure document
that provides additional information about the work of the NomCom:
https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2021-operating-procedures-2021-02-02-en
The person should be able to join (in person – ONLY when it is safe to
travel and travel restrictions are lifted) three ICANN meetings
(ICANN 72, 73 and 74) and an intersessional meeting (location to be
decided by NomCom 2021).
- ICANN 72 – Annual General Meeting (23rd), 23-28 October 2021,
Seattle, NA
- ICANN 73 – Community Forum, 5-10 March 2022, San Juan, NA
- NomCom Intercessional – Assessment meeting – TBD April 2022,
(Location TBD)
- ICANN 74 – Policy Forum, 13-16 June 2022, The Hague, EUR
Deadlines and important dates
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The ASO AC will be responsible for the selection of the delegate based
on the following timeline:
- Announcement of call for nominations for 2021 ICANN NomCom:
28 May 2021
- Nomination period ends: 27 June 2021
- Evaluation of nominations by the ASO AC: 28 June 2021 – 8 July
2021
- Voting period by the ASO AC: 9 July 2021 – 15 July 2021
- Announcement of selected delegate: around 16 July 2021
Nominations should be sent to: secretariat [at] aso [dot] icann [dot] org
by 27 June 2020 at 23:59 UTC, along with answers to the following
questions (all questions are mandatory). A CV may also be provided.
- Have you read the time commitment for the NomCom and are you
willing to commit the time required to fulfil this role?
- Have you been part of the NomCom in the past representing any
other constituency?
- How many ICANN/RIR meetings you have attended in last five years?
Which SOs/ACs do you actively follow?
- Please briefly share why you would like to join the NomCom as the
ASO AC appointee.
Sent on behalf of the ASO AC
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