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

[James Gannon]

I strongly support returning Bill to this position, continuity in this work is important, and I think Bill has done an excellent job to date.

-James

From: Ncuc-discuss <ncuc-discuss-bounces at lists.ncuc.org<mailto:ncuc-discuss-bounces at lists.ncuc.org>> on behalf of Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>>
Date: Saturday 30 July 2016 at 22:20
To: "ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org<mailto:ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>" <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org<mailto:ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>>
Subject: [NCUC-DISCUSS] [Info] Call for candidates for NCUC Delegate to the ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee

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


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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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