[NCUC-DISCUSS] [Info] Call for candidates for NCUC Delegate to the ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee

[Raoul Plommer]

A lot of people are saying that continuity is key here so that's just one
more reason to keep Bill in NomCom. Full support! :)

-Raoul

On 31 July 2016 at 08:20, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear NCUC members,
>
> I am sharing here a call for candidates to appoint a  NCUC
> representative/delegate to ICANN Nominating Committee for 2017.  Our
> current representative is Bill Drake and he is eligible for another 1-year
> term in nomcom to continue the work there.
>
> the deadline is by 4th August 2016, 2359 UTC. Please read below the
> details about nomcom and requirements for representative. For those
> interested, please send your statement of interest indicating why you
> should be considered for the position and your qualifications for the
> position.
>
> NCUC EC will make decision by the 5th of August.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Rafik Dammak
>
> NCUC chair
>
>
> =======================================
>
> The composition of the NomCom is outlined in Article VII, Section 2.
> Composition of ICANN’s Bylaws: (
> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII)
>
>
>
> *“Section 2. COMPOSITION*
>
> *The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the following persons:*
>
> *1. A non-voting Chair, appointed by the ICANN Board;*
>
> *2. A non-voting Chair-Elect, appointed by the ICANN Board as a non-voting
> advisor;*
>
> *3. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Root Server System
> Advisory Committee established by **Article XI of these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.3>*;*
>
> *4. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Security and Stability
> Advisory Committee established by **Article XI of these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.2>*;*
>
> *5. A non-voting liaison appointed by the **Governmental Advisory
> Committee*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.1>*;*
>
> *6. Subject to the provisions of the Transition Article of these Bylaws,
> five voting delegates selected by the At-Large Advisory Committee
> established by **Article XI of these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4>*;*
>
> *7. Voting delegates to the Nominating Committee shall be selected from
> the Generic Names Supporting Organization, established by **Article X of
> these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#X-5.3>*, as
> follows:*
>
> *a. One delegate from the Registries Stakeholder Group;*
>
> *b. One delegate from the Registrars Stakeholder Group;*
>
> *c. Two delegates from the Business Constituency, one representing small
> business users and one representing large business users;*
>
> *d. One delegate from the Internet Service Providers Constituency;*
>
> *e. One delegate from the Intellectual Property Constituency; and*
>
> *f. One delegate from consumer and civil society groups, selected by the
> Non-Commercial Users Constituency.*
>
> *8. One voting delegate each selected by the following entities:*
>
> *a. The Council of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization
> established by **Article IX of these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#IX>*;*
>
> *b. The Council of the Address Supporting Organization established by **Article
> VIII of these Bylaws*
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VIII>*; and*
>
> *c. The Internet Engineering Task Force.*
>
> *9. A non-voting Associate Chair, who may be appointed by the Chair, at
> his or her sole discretion, to serve during all or part of the term of the
> Chair. The Associate Chair may not be a person who is otherwise a member of
> the same Nominating Committee. The Associate Chair shall assist the Chair
> in carrying out the duties of the Chair, but shall not serve, temporarily
> or otherwise, in the place of the Chair.”*
>
>
> All 2017 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting
> of the 2017 NomCom in Hyderabad, India which is anticipated to be held at
> the conclusion of the ICANN 57 meeting, 3 – 9 November 2016. Travel and
> hotel accommodation will be provided.
>
> Please note the following as you select and appoint your delegate to the
> 2017 NomCom:
>
>    - Specific criteria for selecting a delegate to the NomCom is provided
>    in Article VII, Section 4 of ICANN’s Bylaws (
>    https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII)
>
>
>
>  *“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.”*
>
>
>
>    - NomCom delegates should have a high level network of contacts
>    essential to candidate recruitment (and we hope the NCUC - as sending
>    entity will support your delegate and help them with outreach).
>
>
>    - Eligibility Exception - No person who is an employee of or paid
>    consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve in
>    any of the Nominating Committee positions as described in Article VII,
>    Section 2 of ICANN’s Bylaws (
>    https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-2).
>
>
>    - The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically
>    14:00 or 15:00 UTC).  Note that the committee's workload *will
>    increase* significantly during Apr/May/June 2017 when the candidate
>    assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more
>    frequently (typically weekly) during this time as well.
>
>
>    - The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in
>    late June 2017.
>
>
>    - The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented
>    committee.
>
> The NomCom have guideline
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2016-guidelines-2015-11-12-en>
>  and procedure
> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2016-procedures-2015-11-12-en> documents
> for reference that provide additional information about the work of the
> NomCom.
>
>
>
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