Hi all,

I just want to note for everyone that the ICANN Nomcom has posted a 
call for statements of interest for leadership positions on its Board 
of Directors and Supporting Organizations.  The deadline for 
submissions in July 16, 2006.  It is so so so very important that the 
NCUC members a) send out this call for candidates far and wide and b) 
think about suitable candidates and ask them to apply.

Please read the material below and consider who might be a strong 
candidate. Note, self-nominations are strongly encouraged. All 
applications will be handled confidentially.

We are to select 3 board members, 2 members of the At Large Advisory 
Committee (positions representing European and North American 
regions), 1 member of the Council of the Country-Code Names 
Supporting Organization (ccNSO), 1 member of the Council of the 
Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).

Please see 
<<http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/>http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/> 
for more information about how to submit a statement of interest.

I'd be happy to help explain the process and positions to anyone 
considering becoming a candidate.

Best,

Frannie



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The ICANN Nominating Committee invites Statements of Interest from 
the community as it seeks qualified candidates for the following 
positions:

      -  three members of the ICANN Board of Directors;

      -  one member of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting
         Organization (GNSO);

      -  one member of the Council of the Country-Code Names
         Supporting Organization (ccNSO); and

      -  two members of the At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC).

Those individuals selected by the Nominating Committee will have a 
unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around 
the globe, address intriguing technical coordination problems and 
related policy development challenges with diverse functional, 
cultural, and geographic dimensions, and gain valuable insights and 
experience from working across these boundaries of knowledge, 
responsibility and perspective.

Additionally, those selected will gain the satisfaction of making a 
valuable public service contribution. Placing the broad public 
interest ahead of any particular interests, they will help ensure the 
stability and security of the Internet for critically important 
societal functions.

These voluntary positions are not remunerated, although direct 
expenses incurred in the course of duty will be reimbursed. These 
positions may involve significant international travel, including 
personal presence at periodic ICANN meetings, as well as regular 
telephone and Internet communications.

Candidates should be women and men with a high level of 
qualifications and experience with an international outlook including 
some familiarity with the Internet. They should be prepared to 
contribute to the collective decision-making process among ICANN's 
constituencies, supporting organizations and advisory bodies.

Selection criteria, eligibility factors, roles of each position, 
application procedure, and contacts are posted at:

 
<<http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/>http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/ >

Applications will be handled confidentially and should be received by 
16 July 2006 for full consideration. Selections will be made before 
the end of October with service beginning at the close of ICANN's 
General Meeting, 8 December 2006.



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Frannie Wellings
Government Relations Manager
Free Press
(202) 265-1490 x 21
http://www.freepress.net

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