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/> 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.
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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/ >
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.