FW: NCUC delegate to the 2008 Nominating Committee

[Milton L Mueller]

Important: Forwarded from Adam Peake.

Hi,  sorry to bother you -- could you move up the schedule for 
selecting your delegate to the 2008 NomCom by at least a couple of 
weeks. Please aim to have the delegate selected by September 16 (you 
can send the name earlier.)

Once we receive the name, ICANN's legal group conducts a quick check 
to ensure the person meets the basic requirements (I've copied the 
bylaws about NomCom delegates below).

The extra time is important for arranging travel and any visas.

For the past 2 years the NomCom has held its first meeting 
immediately after the ICANN board meeting finishes, i.e. Friday 
afternoon of the meeting week. For Los Angeles that will be the 
afternoon of Friday November 2.  NomCom delegates are encouraged to 
participate in the ICANN meeting, get to know what's going on, 
issues, people, etc. It might be some NomCom delegates first ICANN 
meeting. For most people this means starting travel around October 
26/27.  Giving at least a month for ticketing and visas is helpful. 
NomCom's budget allows for economy class travel, accommodation and 
expenses are provided.

NomCom's website is <http://nomcom.icann.org/> and has information 
about procedures etc. ICANN bylaws describe the NomCom 
<http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII> with the key part about 
selecting delegates as follows:

<http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-4> "Section 4. CRITERIA 
FOR SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE DELEGATES

Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be:

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;
2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet
community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;
3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely
and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;
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;
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
6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English."

(END)

In 2008, the NomCom will select:

2 ICANN Directors
1 member of the GNSO Council
1 member of the ccNSO Council
2 members of the ALAC, from the European and North American regions

In my experience NomCom's an interesting committee to serve on.  In 
ICANN I think we often tend to focus on our particular part of the 
organization or even on a specific issue. The NomCom looks at the 
organization's needs broadly.  It's been a good experience, one I can 
recommend.

Kind regards,

Adam

Adam Peake
Associate Chair, ICANN Nominating Committee 2007

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