[NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: [liaison6c] Reminder: Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) Closing date for applications Sunday, 3 March 2013 - 23:59 UTC

[Robin Gross]

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> From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen at icann.org>
> Date: February 28, 2013 9:36:45 AM PST
> To: liaison6c <liaison6c at gnso.icann.org>
> Subject: [liaison6c] Reminder: Meeting Strategy Working Group  
> (MSWG) Closing date for applications Sunday, 3 March 2013 - 23:59 UTC
>
> http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/call-for- 
> volunteers-11feb13-en.htm
> Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) | Call for Volunteer Members:  
> Representing ICANN Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations
>
> 11 February 2013
>
> In Short
>
> In line with the Board resolution adopted on February the 2nd 2013,  
> ICANN now invites interested individuals to apply for Volunteer  
> Member positions – in representation of a Supporting Organization  
> or Advisory Committee – to serve on the Meeting Strategy Working  
> Group. Candidatures are to be submitted to  
> mswgcandidatures at icann.org by Sunday, 3 March 2013 – 23:59 UTC.
>
> Please read below for more information and details on the  
> application procedure and Meeting Strategy Working Group mandate.
>
> Background Information
>
> ICANN has committed to identifying ICANN Meeting locations two  
> years in advance.
>
> After consideration that adoption of a prior Consolidated Meetings  
> Strategy proposal was not timely the Public Participation Committee  
> (PPC) initiated work to create a working group to address the  
> meeting location strategy.
>
> The successful operation of ICANN's public meetings in all of the  
> geographic regions is an important part of ICANN's accountability  
> and transparency efforts. The action today will allow community  
> members to serve alongside Board members and staff in helping to  
> develop a meetings strategy that will align with community needs,  
> while taking into account the fiscal and facility requirements for  
> these meetings.
>
> In line with these requirements, ICANN now invites interested  
> individuals to apply for a position of Volunteer Member, in  
> representation of a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee,  
> in the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG).
>
> Composition of the MSWG
>
> Members of the Board: Sébastien Bachollet (Chair), Chris Disspain;
>
> Staff representatives: Sally Costerton (As selector designee by the  
> CEO), Nick Tomasso, Chris Gift;
>
> Representatives of the relevant ICANN Advisory Committees and  
> Supporting Organizations 1. Each SO or AC will get between 1 to 4  
> seats:
>
> ASO
> ccNSO
> gNSO
> At-Large
> GAC
> Each SO and AC is encouraged to send a list of volunteers taking  
> into account the need for diversity and not limited to the number  
> of seats open. This will allow the selectors (the CEO or his  
> designee and the Chair of the WG) to balance the various factors  
> more easily.
>
> Membership is individual. Working Group Members are expected to  
> attend face-to-face meetings, conference calls and may not delegate  
> membership responsibilities.
>
> Mandate & Mission
>
> The mandate and Mission of Meeting Strategy Working Group is  
> defined as follows in the MSWG Charter:
>
> To discuss and propose strategy for the structure, purpose and  
> locations for ICANN Public Meetings and conferences, starting in 2015.
>
> Topics for consideration by the MSWG include:
>
> Number of ICANN meetings per year,
> Other types of meetings and conferences (Global, regional, topic,  
> stakeholder…),
> Objectives of the Meetings and conferences,
> Organization of the Meetings and conferences,
> Localization (including rotation) of the Meetings and conferences,
> Role of local host,
> Visa and travel support,
> Role of hosts and sponsors,
> Expected language services to be provided at ICANN meetings and  
> conferences,
> Remote participation,
> Outreach (during the Meetings and conferences).
> Methodology, Budget & Support
>
> The working methodology will be determined by the Chairman, in  
> consultation with the working group, including:
>
> How often the working group will meet and how (telephonic, face-to- 
> face);
> Best time and day on which to meet;
> How long the meetings will last;
> When notice will be provided and when materials will be distributed  
> before the meeting.
> English is the working language.
>
> ICANN Staff support will be made available to the working group.  
> External expertise may be provided upon request.
>
> Timeline
>
> Proposed deadline for the deliverables of the working group,  
> including reporting requirements:
>
> Call for candidates: 12 February 2013 – 3 March 2013,
> Applications send to the relevant AC or SO: 4 March 2013,
> List of applicants supported by the relevant SO and AC send to the  
> selectors: 14 March 2013,
> Publication of the list of the members of the MSWG: 20 March 2013,
> First meeting of the MSWG: week of 25 March 2013,
> Discussion in Beijing,
> Draft initial report: 21 May 2013,
> Draft report for comments: 21 June 2013,
> Comment period: 21 June 2013 to 26 July 2013,
> Discussion in Durban: 12 July 2013,
> Reply Comment period: 26 July 2013 to 30 August 2013,
> Last report to the community: 10 October 2013,
> Final report to the Board: 28 October 2013,
> Board decision during the Buenos Aires ICANN Meeting.
> Desired Skillset
>
> Applicants should possess the following professional and personal  
> skills:
>
> Knowledge of ICANN and its working practices and culture;
> Knowledge of international meetings;
> Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude;
> Willingness to learn;
> Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or  
> preconceptions;
> Commitment to devote sufficient personal time to the review process.
> Call for Applicants
>
> This call is solely intended for individuals interested in applying  
> for a position of Volunteer Member, in representation of a  
> Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee, on the Meeting  
> Strategy Working Group (MSWG).
>
> How to apply?
>
> How to Apply for the Position of Volunteer Member for the MSWG
>
> Interested individuals are invited to provide the following:
>
> A resume (maximum three pages);
> A letter of motivation;
> A Declaration of Interests (the template may be found at:http:// 
> www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/coi-declaration- 
> affirmation-14feb13-en.pdf [PDF, 34 KB])
> The Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee he/she wishes to  
> represent;
> Any additional information the Support Organization or Advisory  
> Committee may require to reach its decision on endorsement.  
> Candidatures will be forwarded to the Supporting Organization (SO)  
> or Advisory Committee (AC) identified by the applicant, for  
> endorsement. SO/AC endorsement will be factored into the selection  
> process;
> Candidatures should be emailed to mswgcandidatures at icann.org.
>
> The list of all candidates will be published on the ICANN website.
>
> Deadline
>
> Candidatures will be accepted until Sunday, 3 March 2013 – 23:59 UTC.
>
> Compensation
>
> MSWG Members will not be remunerated. However, travel, meal and  
> lodging costs for appointed Members to participate in MSWG meetings  
> will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with ICANN's  
> community travel support guidelines.
>
> Contact
>
> Please contact Renate DeWulf at renate.dewulf at icann.org for any  
> questions you may have.
>
> 1 The Selectors will establish the number of positions on the MSWG  
> available for each SO/AC and then determine the composition of the  
> MSWG in line with a set of requirements and criteria including  
> meeting objectivity and independence requirements together with  
> geographical and gender factors. Only candidates who have received  
> endorsement from a relevant SO/ACs will be considered for membership.
>
>
>
> Glen de Saint Géry
> GNSO Secretariat
> gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org
> http://gnso.icann.org
>




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