[NCUC-EC] NCUC Delegate to the 2015 Nominating Committee

Wed Aug 20 17:00:57 CEST 2014

Dear all,

Just a gentle reminder. The EC needs to make a decision ASAP, as
notification was requested no later than Aug 15.

Thanks,

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Brenden Kuerbis
Internet Governance Project
http://internetgovernance.org

On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 10:33 AM, Brenden Kuerbis <
bkuerbis at internetgovernance.org> wrote:

> Dear EC members,
>
> I am writing to confirm that, if the EC desires, I am willing to stay on
> as the NCUC's 2015 Nomcom representative.
>
> As you know, I joined the process midstream last year as Rafik's
> replacement. Despite the late start, I feel I was able to make a positive
> impact from recruiting applicants to selecting individuals to positions.
> Selections are expected to be announced on the ICANN website August 15.
>
> Next year is an important cycle for Nomcom. It includes selections for 3
> board seats and 2 NCAs to the GNSO, as well as other positions. It is a
> great opportunity to shape the organization's direction and outcomes. If
> you choose to reappoint me, please let me know of specific people you think
> we should approach about applying, as well as opportunities where we might
> do general outreach. I'd also be happy to talk with you about the process
> (within the limits of my confidentiality agreement) and how NCUC can best
> engage it.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> -- Brenden
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Brenden Kuerbis
> Internet Governance Project
> http://internetgovernance.org
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 4:57 AM, William Drake <william.drake at uzh.ch>
> wrote:
>
>> well, so….?
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From: *Joette Youkhanna <joette.youkhanna at icann.org>
>> *Subject: **NCUC Delegate to the 2015 Nominating Committee*
>> *Date: *July 12, 2014 at 1:34:10 AM GMT+2
>> *To: *"william.drake at uzh.ch" <william.drake at uzh.ch>
>> *Cc: *Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr at gmail.com>, "Stephane Van Gelder (
>> svg at milathan.com)" <svg at milathan.com>, Yrjö Länsipuro <
>> yrjo_lansipuro at hotmail.com>, Jia-Juh Kimoto <jiajuh.kimoto at icann.org>
>>
>> Dear Bill,
>>
>> This email is sent on behalf of the 2015 Nominating Committee (NomCom)
>> Chair, still to be appointed by the ICANN Board of Directors and ask that
>> the stakeholder groups and constituencies of the Generic Names Supporting
>> Organization (GNSO) select delegates to join the 2015 NomCom. Brenden
>> Kuerbis (NCUC delegate) served on the 2014 NomCom and is eligible to serve
>> again if selected.
>>
>> The composition of the NomCom is outlined in Article VII, Section 2.
>> Composition of ICANN’s Bylaws: (
>> http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#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/bylaws-2012-02-25-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/bylaws-2012-02-25-en#XI-2.2>;*
>> *5. A non-voting liaison appointed by the Governmental Advisory Committee
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2012-02-25-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 byArticle XI of these Bylaws
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2012-02-25-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/bylaws-2012-02-25-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/bylaws-2012-02-25-en#IX>;*
>> *b. The Council of the Address Supporting Organization established
>> by Article VIII of these Bylaws
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2012-02-25-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.”*
>>
>> We would be grateful if you could make your selection as soon as
>> possible, but no later than *Friday, 15 August 2014*.
>>
>> We hope service on the NomCom will be interesting and rewarding.  The
>> 2015 NomCom will select 3 Directors of the ICANN Board, 3 members of the
>> ALAC, 2 members of the GNSO Council, and 1 member of the ccNSO Council.
>>
>> All 2015 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting
>> of the 2015 NomCom in Los Angeles, California, USA which is anticipated to
>> be held at the conclusion of the ICANN meeting, 12 – 16 October  2014.
>> Travel and hotel accommodation will be provided.
>>
>> Please note the following as you select and appoint your delegate to the
>> 2015 NomCom:
>>
>>
>>    - Specific criteria for selecting a delegate to the NomCom is
>>    provided in Article VII, Section 4 of ICANN’s Bylaws (
>>    http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VII)
>>
>>
>> o    *“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/bylaws-2012-02-25-en#VII-2).
>>
>>
>>    - The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences
>>    (typically 13:00 or 14:00 UTC).  Note that the committee's workload*will
>>    increase* significantly during Apr/May/June 2015 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 2015.
>>
>>
>>    - The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented
>>    committee.
>>
>>
>> The NomCom have *guideline
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/guidelines-2014-01-27-en>* and *procedure
>> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/procedures-2014-04-29-en>* documents
>> for reference that provide additional information about the work of the
>> NomCom.
>>
>> Please consider geographic diversity of the NomCom when making your
>> selection of delegate.
>>
>> We would appreciate your acknowledging receipt of this message, and
>> please send the name of the NCUC delegate no later than Friday, 15 August
>> 2014 to NomCom Staff Support, Joette Youkhanna at:
>> joette.youkhanna at icann.org and Jia Kimoto at: jia-juh.kimoto at icann.org.
>>
>> Many thanks in advance for helping the 2015 NomCom get off to a good
>> start!
>>
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair - 2014 NomCom
>> Stephane Van Gelder, Chair Elect – 2014 NomCom
>> Yrjo Lansipuro, Associate Chair – 2014 NomCom
>>
>>
>>
>
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