[NCUC-EC] [Important] NomCom Delegate

[hfaiedh ines]

Hi Farzaneh

The call looks fine to me, of course we might correct the wording of
'speculated' with 'indicated' for example. My only comment is to publish
this ASAP as the deadline is July 18th.



On Jul 13, 2017 4:20 AM, "Tatiana Tropina" <tatiana.tropina at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Farz, dear all,
> I am fine with the text of the call except one question:
> The sentence "There are specific criteria for NomCom delegates as
> speculated in ICANN Bylaws and other sources :"
> The email shows me this as a quote from somewhere. Is the word
> "speculated" the right word or shall it be "stipulated" or "provided for"?
> Cheers
> Tanya
>
> On Thu 13. Jul 2017 at 03:51, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> I have received an email from NomCom requesting us to appoint a new NCUC
>> rep to NomCom for 2018 (pasted at the bottom of this email) . Bill is our
>> representative now but he is term limited and cannot represent NCUC on
>> nomcom anymore. We need to issue a call. This is a very important position
>> and a someone well versed about NCUC and ICANN should be appointed. I
>> suggest the following approach:
>>
>> We issue the call for applications as soon as possible (please respond by
>> Friday if you have comments on the call for application), if  we do not
>> receive many applications from qualified candidates, we extend the call for
>> application but in the meantime have a call to explain to members what is
>> required at NomCom (we can invite Bill or Brenden to explain NomCom to the
>> members). Here is the call for application I have drafted
>>
>> *[Call for applications: NCUC Representative for NomCom *
>>
>> Dear NCUC members,
>>
>> Our NomCom representative, Bill Drake has already served on 2016 and 2017
>> NomCom. He is term limited and cannot serve another term. We thank Bill for
>> representing us on NomCom.
>>
>> We need to select a representative for NomCom very soon. This is a call
>> for application for NCUC members to apply for this position for 2018. The
>> NomCom position is very important, as NomCom "is an independent committee
>> tasked with selecting eight members of the Board of Directors and other key
>> positions within ICANN's structure as are set forth in the Bylaws."
>>
>> There are specific criteria for NomCom delegates as speculated in ICANN
>>> Bylaws and other sources :
>>>  “Section 8.4. 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.”
>>> 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
>>> 8, Section 8.2 of ICANN’s Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/
>>> resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8).
>>> Other criteria:
>>>
>>> - The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically
>>> 15:00 or 16:00 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 and the duration of the calls may last up to 3 hours)
>>> during this time as well.
>>>
>>> - The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in late
>>> June 2018 during ICANN62 in Panama City, Panama.
>>>
>>> - The person should be willing to work in a large, consensus-oriented
>>> committee.
>>
>>
>> As you gather from the criteria above, it is very important that the
>> applicants for this position be active members of NCUC, involved with ICANN
>> and its various working groups and show proven interest in NCUC work and
>> understand the dynamics of ICANN and groups existing within ICANN.
>>
>> Please write a statement of interest indicating how you fulfill the
>> criteria mentioned in ICANN bylaws and tell us about your experience at
>> NCUC and submit to me cc maryam.bakoshi at icann.org by 18 July. ]
>>
>>
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Farzaneh
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> ---------------------------------
>>
>> *** NomCom email
>>
>>
>> Dear Farzaneh,
>>
>> This email is sent on behalf of the 2018 Nominating Committee (NomCom)
>> Chair, still to be appointed by the ICANN Board of Directors and ask that
>> stakeholder groups and constituencies of the Generic Names Supporting
>> Organization (GNSO) select their delegate(s) to join the 2018 NomCom. Bill
>> Drake (NCUC delegate) served on the 2016 NomCom and serves on the 2017
>> NomCom. Bill is not eligible to serve another term.
>>
>> In addition to the below requirements from the ICANN Bylaws, please take
>> diversity into consideration when selecting your delegate. The ICANN
>> community is diverse and the composition of NOMCOM should reflect this in
>> order to fulfill its mission.
>>
>> The composition of the NomCom is outlined in Article 8, Section 8.2.
>> Composition of ICANN’s Bylaws: (https://www.icann.org/
>> resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8)
>>
>> “Section 8.2. 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 Section 12.2(c);
>> 4. A non-voting liaison appointed by the ICANN Security and Stability
>> Advisory Committee established by Section 12.2(b);
>> 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 by Section 12.2(d);
>> 7. Voting delegates to the Nominating Committee shall be selected from
>> the Generic Names Supporting Organization, established by Article 11, 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 and Connectivity
>> Providers Constituency (as defined in Section 11.5(a)(iii));
>> 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 Section 10.3;
>> b. The Council of the Address Supporting Organization established by
>> Section 9.2; 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, 4 August 2017.
>>
>> We hope service on the NomCom will be interesting and rewarding.  The
>> 2018 NomCom will select 3 Directors of the ICANN Board, 2 members of the
>> ALAC, 1 member of the GNSO Council, and 1 member of the ccNSO Council.
>>
>> All 2018 NomCom members should be able to attend the first formal meeting
>> of the 2018 NomCom in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates which is anticipated
>> to be held during the ICANN60 meeting, 28 October - 3 November 2017. Travel
>> and hotel accommodations 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 8, Section 8.4 of ICANN’s Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/
>> resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8)
>>
>>  “Section 8.4. 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 RSSAC - 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 8,
>> Section 8.2 of ICANN’s Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/
>> resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8).
>>
>> The person should be able to join monthly teleconferences (typically
>> 15:00 or 16:00 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 and the duration of the calls may last up to 3 hours)
>> during this time as well.
>>
>> The person must be able to attend the NomCom selection meeting in late
>> June 2018 during ICANN62 in Panama City, Panama.
>>
>> 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 and gender balance of the NomCom
>> when making your selection of delegate.
>>
>>
>> Farzaneh
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