[NCUC-EC] NCUC Delegate to the 2015 Nominating Committee
William Drake
wjdrake at gmail.com
Fri Aug 22 09:14:49 CEST 2014
Hi
Stefi are you referring to the 3 ‘covered traveler’ slots ICANN provides, to the possibility of getting support from the NCUC piggy bank, or both? Both have been noted on the list in the past, and of course any members interested in this level of engagement can look at the EC archive and see this discussed prior to each meeting, but I’d certainly be happy to restate it on the members list and website. We’ve talked off and on over the past couple years on the EC about spelling out the basic policy in a couple sentences (support possible for people who are actively engaged in NCUC/SG work and need to be at a particular meeting, absent other compelling needs the covered slots default to elected reps on the EC or NCSG PC, etc.) and various EC members have offered to write this down, but it didn’t happen and I forgot to add it to my "follow up with pestering list emails” list or just do it myself. I’d be happy to have us do it, although at the moment I am just off a plane and totally slammed with getting this e-book organized for release in Istanbul, NM Initiative, IGF workshops, MAG, etc etc. so not keen to add tasks for the next days. Also, insofar as LA covered travel support is already allocated and we have a reasonable piggy bank request from Stephanie, it’s unlikely we’d be acting on an "y’all come" CFP for LA. Hence my preference would be to return and deal with this after IGF with an eye to future meeting cycles. If others are really itching to act faster, please take the lead.
Also, as I’ve mentioned here this year, the previous year’s EC also had a discussion about establishing a standard policy of making available a set amount of funding for open calls on the piggy bank, but didn’t act. So if people agree we could fold that into the language that would be posted. Don’t have time to dig through the archive now but believe we talked about saying we could spend up to $5,000 per meeting if there are applications that meet the criteria. Up to $15,000 per year ought to be sustainable with >$70k in the bank account, assuming future chairs and ECs do the work of chasing down annual contributions.
Would people support that?
Speaking of which, it would be good to hear
*From Milton whether PRI has deposited the $15,000 contribution I applied for
*From Carlos if there is news from CGI.br on their contribution, which he volunteered to take over the begging for.
Best,
Bill
On Aug 21, 2014, at 4:43 PM, Milan, Stefania <Stefania.Milan at EUI.eu> wrote:
> Whereas I support Brenden in the NomCom position (your insights, experience, and familiarity with the scene and people are crucial in the process, and, I believe, rather unique among our membership), I do agree we should go more transparent.
>
> The same, however, should apply to funding of members to attend meetings.
> I have the impression that only people who know the system well request it, and get it - whereas newer members, such as Stephanie Perrin, were not even aware of the possibility. I might be wrong, but I would support more transparency there as well.
>
> Stefania
> Da: ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org <ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org> per conto di Balleste, Roy <rballeste at stu.edu>
> Inviato: giovedì 21 agosto 2014 16.38
> A: Brenden Kuerbis; William Drake
> Cc: Exec. Comm
> Oggetto: Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Delegate to the 2015 Nominating Committee
>
> Brenden,
>
> I understand the need for a democratic process as Bill noted.
> In the other hand, I do hope we keep you in the position. As you point out, this year we need a veteran.
>
>
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> From: ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org [mailto:ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org] On Behalf Of Brenden Kuerbis
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:25 AM
> To: William Drake
> Cc: Exec. Comm
> Subject: Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Delegate to the 2015 Nominating Committee
>
> 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 athttp://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;
> 4. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee established by Article XI of these Bylaws;
> 5. A non-voting liaison appointed by the Governmental Advisory Committee;
> 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;
> 7. Voting delegates to the Nominating Committee shall be selected from the Generic Names Supporting Organization, established by Article X of these Bylaws, 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;
> b. The Council of the Address Supporting Organization established by Article VIII of these Bylaws; 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 workloadwill 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 and procedure 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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