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

Thu Aug 21 16:24:33 CEST 2014

Bill,

Here you go:

What is the Nomcom?

ICANN's Nominating Committee (NomCom) is responsible for the selection of
eight ICANN Board Members and for other selections as are set forth in the
Bylaws. (See Bylaws Article VII, Section 1 at
http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-1
<https://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-1>)

The NomCom is also charged with appointing some members of the At Large
Advisory Committee (ALAC), the Country Code Names Supporting Organization
(ccNSO) Council and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
Council. The NomCom complements the other means for filling a portion of
key ICANN leadership positions achieved within the Supporting Organizations
and Advisory Committees.

Together, the NomCom and Supporting Organization/Advisory Committee
selection pathways ensure that ICANN benefits from functional, cultural and
geographic diversity in its policy development and decision-making as the
Internet evolves.

Who serves on Nomcom?

ICANN’s SOs and ACs send appointees to serve up to two consecutive one-year
terms on the Nomcom. You can read more about the structure here <
http://nomcom.icann.org>.

Who is NCUC’s current appointee to Nomcom?

For 2014-2015, Brenden Kuerbis of the Internet Governance Project served.
He took over for Rafik Dammak, who was elected to NCSG Chair.

Brenden has expressed interest to the Exec Com in continuing as NCUC’s
appointee. Despite joining midstream, he was able to make a positive impact
from recruiting applicants to selecting individuals to positions.
Selections were announced on the ICANN website August 15 <
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-15-en>.

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. Brenden has
asked the EC for names of people we should approach about applying, as well
as opportunities where we might do general outreach.  He is also happy to
speak with us about the process and how NCUC can best engage it.

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

On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 5:09 PM, William Drake <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Brenden
>
> I suppose we should notify the membership list of the position and say
> that while the incumbent wishes to stay the other proposals may be
> entertained as well.  The opportunity should be open if someone wants to be
> considered.
>
> Any chance you could draft a could sentences for me saying this is the
> position, this is what it does, NCUC has to appoint a person very soon.  I
> could add to that a statement that you’re the incumbent and doing well but
> if anyone else wants to xxx.
>
> This would help, as I don’t have the bandwidth right now to get my head
> around it, I’m packing to get on a plane in Tokyo in a couple hours.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill
>
> On Aug 21, 2014, at 12:00 AM, Brenden Kuerbis <
> bkuerbis at internetgovernance.org> wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> Just a gentle reminder. The EC needs to make a decision ASAP, as
> notification was requested no later than Aug 15.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ---------------------------------------
> 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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