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Having kicked off what I thought was a useful discussion on this
topic, I must apologize for sowing some confusion in my original
post. The Nomcom seat is a selection not an election. I was, in
this remark, "we need to ensure a lively, diverse field of
candidates <big><b>for all these positions,</b></big> so that we
are not fulfilling the criticism of not enough rotation of senior
(travel-funded) positions in our constituency/stakeholder group"
trying to encourage more folks to put their names forward for the
upcoming elections, as well as being considered for Nomcom. Last
year, we did not have many candidates for the GNSO, most were
acclaimed, with the exception of the North American seat which both
Sam and I were trying for. I think we have had similar problems
getting folks to volunteer to chair and vice chair the policy
committee, etc.<br>
We also have a whole slate of comments coming up, and volunteers who
want to become more active can by all means participate in those
drafting exercises. More hands make light work. AS for helping
members become more engaged in the working groups, several of us
volunteered to monitor a skype channel for newbie support (where to
go to ask all your questions during teleconferences, when you don't
want to stick your hand up) but noone is using it. Please let me
know if you want to join.<br>
There are many barriers to participation, but we need to do
something to share the work and help folks become more engaged day
to day. Perhaps we don't use this list enough, a lot of discussion
of policy takes place on the policy committee list, and if members
of that committee don't reach out to their own regions and seek
input, it really won't work as well. I appreciate Arun's comments
below very much in this respect. <br>
Kind regards, <br>
Stephanie Perrin<br>
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<div>Thanks Arun for adding your voice to this subject.<br>
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Just wondering how to achieve your ideal delegation
without prevailing opportunities which you and I know is
much of the disadvantages facing developing regions
including Africa and Asia among others.<br>
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No one is asking for pick and drop delegation if you have
followed my comments.<br>
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In case you don't know, I have been lately on the executive
board of Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and
on personal capacity a Lead Strategist at DigitalSENSE,
organisers of the annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on
Internet Goivernance for Development (IG4D) and Nigeria Ipv6
Roundtable as much as frequent participant at ICANNs. <br>
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May be the attached profile will help you and like minds out.
I am not new to the politics of ICANN and its associated
groups.<br>
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The issue of restructuring NCUC guidelines on representation is
not all about me or Africa, but enthroning a true NCUC
representation begins with a step like the one we are taking now
and fine-tune things as we progress.<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">Yet, there is need to speak out for
those of us from various regions who felt 'marginalised' as
far as this representation and delegations are concern.<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">@Peter Green<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">As much as Bill is eminently
qualified, there are also others in the same circle
including your sincerely based on the criteria outlined on
the call.<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">Moving forward:<br>
The other issue now is whether we should start the <b>procedural
restructuring on delegations</b> now is what we need to
decide promptly, because delayed justice is as good as
justice denied. <br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">So that whatever we arrived at that
juncture will be seen as the consensus of NCUC, but not that
of a few of us trying to maneuver things.<br>
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<div class="gmail_extra">Thank God we have some two weeks to
complete our inhouse deals and make submission from NCUC.<br>
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Arun Mohan Sukumar <span dir="ltr"><<a
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I've moved from the national law university delhi and
do not represent the organisation here..
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<div>1. In principle, I strongly endorse Remmy's call
for greater geographical diversity in NCUC
nominating/appointed positions. Diversity by region
should, however, not be an article of faith. The
candidate's background must be weighed against her
activity and participation in NCUC. Offering
candidates from under-represented regions who rarely
correspond or attend ICANN meetings does more
disservice to the constituency that serve any real
cause.</div>
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<div>2. Diversity in regional representation is not
necessarily correlated to diversity in perspective.
If an NCUC representative from a developing region
is beholden to the same set of entrenched,
institutional interests, say as the ICANN Board and
reluctant to challenge status quo, that would be
worrisome. Personally, I would rather vote for or
support individuals from developed countries
offering sound criticism of ICANN policies. For
e.g., IP Justice appears to be run by individuals
from US and Europe, but I cannot appreciate enough
their flagging of IPR concerns which matter
enormously to countries, like India.</div>
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<div>3. Diversity requirements should not be met by
appointments/nominations alone but by populating the
general ranks of the Constituency. The NCUC, in my
limited interactions with the group, is far too
inward looking and occupied with ICANN election
politics or its (tough) battles with other SO/AC
groups. It does not perform a satisfactory job of
co-opting greater numbers from the developing world,
and this responsibility lies squarely with NCUC
leaders from this region. Any NCUC member who seeks
an elected post on the claim of greater diversity
ought to highlight her efforts in recruiting or
spreading the word about NCUC from her region.
Otherwise, it becomes a self-fulfilling exercise.</div>
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<div>4. Diversity is a key requirement but just as
sensitive is the job eligibility criteria. The ICANN
NomCom role is clearly one that requires a strong
network of global contacts, competencies in
recruitment, and more importantly a willingness to
engage contrasting perspectives. For these reasons,
I support Bill's candidature to the NomCom.</div>
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