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<p>Dear all</p>
<p>My term on NomCom has come to an end. In the next month or so you
will be informed of the results of the efforts of the 2019 NomCom.
While the results will hold some disappointment for some excellent
candidates who did not make it, I believe that our selections
overall will add value and diversity (particularly diversity in
terms of experience, background, perspective and region) to ICANN.
I also think we struck a good balance between continuity on the
one hand, and new people/ideas/perspectives on the other.</p>
<p>Bruna and the leadership team: Thank you again for your
confidence in me. I am very proud to have been selected and I feel
that finally, after years and years of being a rather remote (and
not very active) member of this community, I have put in the time,
hard work, and hopefully, results that will make a positive
contribution to your collective efforts.<br>
</p>
<p>Peter asked me to share more about the experience and workload.
Bruna already shared the criteria. I copy them below, and add a
few additional thoughts.</p>
<p><b>Experience:</b> What is not mentioned explicitly in the
official criteria is how valuable board experience is. If you have
served on boards, even if they are not like the ICANN board which
has a far heavier workload than most boards, that helps a lot.
Experience in recruitment is even more valuable in my view. If you
have worked with recruitment processes (particularly ones that
have to adhere to labour law that demands fairness in recruitment
procedure) that helps a lot. Having experience in interviewing
people is also very helpful. <br>
</p>
<p><b>Knowledge of ICANN:</b> You do need good knowledge of ICANN
overall, particularly of the specific role and characteristics of
the leadership roles that NomCom recruits for and of the unique
role of NomCom - remember NomCom is note the only mechanism for
finding people for leadership roles. My knowledge of ICANN was
good overall but limited by the limitations of my experience in
ICANN and not nearly as 'insider' or detailed as that of many
others in this space. During my first term I had to work hard to
fill the 'depth' gap in my knowledge of how ICANN works.
Fortunately this was not hard. There is a lot of material to read,
and people to talk to and learn from. Being on NomCom has been a
really good learning experience for me. <br>
</p>
<p><b>Time required:</b> Between the March and June meetings you
probably need to dedicate an average of about 22 hours a week.
That includes calls, the face-to-face meetings mentioned below as
well as an online intersessional and the work you do on your own
reviewing candidates and work done with others on interviewing
candidates and follow up on references. This does not include
time traveling or getting visas (which, as those who need to get
them know, can be significant). Prior to that you have to attend
meetings and calls and do outreach, meet with members of the
community and work on various NomCom committees but the volume of
time needed is less.<br>
</p>
<p><b>Attitude:</b> Be open to learn and listen to others. Have the
confidence to disagree and question in a constructive manner. Be
able to ask for help when you need it. Put ICANN's overall
interest first, as opposed to that of a particularly stakeholder
group or constituency. If you don't have a clear understanding of
what ICANN's overall interest is at the particular time that
NomCom is doing its work, then think about it, read, and talk to
people; having clarity in your own mind about this is important,
even if your individual understanding might vary a bit from that
of others. Always maintain critical thinking and an analytical
understanding of the specifics of the ICANN multistakeholder model
and the current status of its development (or evolution) and the
expectations it has to meet. <br>
</p>
<p>I am available to any candidate for NCUC NomCom appointee who has
further questions.<br>
</p>
<p>Anriette</p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be:</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">1. 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;</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities;</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">5. 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</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.”</span></p>
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style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Other criteria</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> (retrieved from the Nominating Committee email):</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Eligibility Exception - No person who is an employee of or paid a consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve in any of the Nominating Committee positions as described in Article 8, Section 8.2 of ICANN’s Bylaws (</span><a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(59,115,175);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">).</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically 15:00 or 16:00 UTC). Note that the committee's workload </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">will increase</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> significantly during Apr/May/June 2020 when the candidate assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more frequently (typically weekly and the duration of the calls may last up to 3 hours) during this time as well.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented committee.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">All 2020 NomCom members should be able to attend the following ICANN meetings (travel and hotel accommodations will be provided for all meetings):</span></p></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:22pt;list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ICANN66 | Montréal, Canada: 2-7 November 2019 (1</span><span style="font-size:6.6pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:super">st</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> official meeting of 2020 NomCom)</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:22pt;list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ICANN67 | Cancún, Mexico: 7-12 March 2020 (outreach and training meeting)</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:22pt;list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Intersessional | (Location tentative - Los Angeles, United States): TBD April 2020 (assessment meeting)</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:22pt;list-style-type:circle;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ICANN68 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 22-25 June 2020 (selection meeting)</span></p></li>
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Anriette Esterhuysen
Senior advisor on internet governance, policy advocacy and strategic planning
Association for Progressive Communications
apc.org
afrisig.org
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2019/05/31 20:17, Akinremi Peter
Taiwo wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Thank you Anriette for the update.
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<div>I could see that the NOMCOM had it tough due to
the number of applications received which is better
anyways. </div>
<div>Many thanks to you for representing NCUC and the entire
NOMCOM. But do not forget to share your experience and
workload required to serve on the NOMCOM. :)</div>
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<div>Regards.</div>
<div>Peter</div>
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Dear all</div>
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<div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt">Another
NomCom cycle is nearing its end. NomCom has just
completed a series of online intersessional meetings -
three four-hour long calls - and we have come up with
the finalised list of candidates for open ICANN
leadership positions. Between now and Marrakesh we will
follow up with candidates' references, and prepare for
the final selection process which will take place in
Marrakesh during ICANN65. <br>
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<div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt"><span>At the
close of the application period in late March, NomCom
had received 127 applications in total: 56 from
Africa; 35 from Asia Pacific; 13 from Europe; 21<br>
from Latin America and the Caribbean; and 2 from North
America. There were 42 female and 85 male applicants.
Several applicants applied for more than one position.
The low number of NA candidates is simply a result of
the fact that the complement of board members from
North America is full at present and we were not
appointing anyone for ALAC from NA in this round. The
gender breakdown is disappointing. In my view
addressing this should be given serious consideration
by future NomComs. The 2018 figures looked better.<br>
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<div><span><span><span>At an intersessional meeting in
Los Angeles from </span></span>10-13 April
NomCom members reviewed and discussed each of the
128 applications and produced a long list of 58
candidates. From late April to mid-May applicants
we took another close look at candidates'
applications and background material, and
conducted voice with all of them. <br>
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<div><span>The final list consists of a total of 24
shortlisted candidates in total for all the
positions: Board, PTI Board; GNSO; ccNSO;
ALAC-Africa; ALAC-Asia Pacific; ALAC Latin
American and the Caribbean. The number of
candidates per position varies from 7 to 2. As I
said above, we will finalise our selections in
Marrakesh, including interviewing Board and PTI
Board candidates face-to-face. The public
announcement of the final selection, however, will
only be made from late August to September.<br>
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<div><span>I am very happy to report that we had
excellent candidates - that is not new of course.
However, what is particularly rewarding is that we
also had excellent candidates from Africa which
indicates we manage to respond effectively to a
challenge identified in 2018. There is also good
diversity in the shortlist from the perspective of
insiders vs. outsiders, and the background and
experience of candidates. <br>
</span></div>
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</span></div>
<div><span>Below is a reminder of the 2019 NomCom
Timeline. I also attach the May 2019 NomCom
update.</span></div>
<div><span><br>
</span></div>
<div><span>Finally, my second term on NomCom is coming
to an end. This means it is time for NCUC to
identify someone new. I am available to share
information about the workload and skills needed
with anyone who is interested.<br>
</span></div>
<div><span><br>
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<div><span>Thanks again to the NCUC for appointing me
and to NCUC leadership for their support. It has
been very positive experience. I have learnt more
about ICANN than in the previous 20 years :) It is
hard work, frustrating at times, but rewarding to
see how a group of very diverse individuals can
work together effectively to produce what I trust
will again be an impressive group of people that
will add value to ICANN. <br>
</span></div>
<div><span><br>
</span></div>
<div><span>Thank you also to NomCom leadership: Damon
Ashcraft (chair), Jay Sudowski (incoming chair)
and Zahid Jamil (outgoing chair) for creating a
very constructive and respectful work environment.
As for the ICANN staff support team, they have
been excellent. We would never be able to do this
without them.<br>
</span></div>
<div><span><br>
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<div><span>Sincere regards</span></div>
<div><span><br>
</span></div>
<div><span>Anriette Esterhuysen<br>
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NomCom Timeline:</span></div>
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