[NCUC-EC] Comments on the call for applications
Ken Herman
ken at kherman.com
Sun Dec 15 20:38:26 CET 2024
Hello NCUC-EC members. I hope all of you are well and I wish the new EC
group the best of luck.
I am writing to share my concern regarding the process being used to fill
the NCUC representative vacancies for the other committees, but especially
for the NCSG EC.
It seems that there is either a lack of clarity or understanding of the
required processes for selecting members for these roles that are outlined
in the NCSG Operating Procedures document, which can be found on the NCUC
web site.
The main points.
1. The message allowed for only 6 days to apply. The procedures call
for a minimum of 14 days.
2. The message must include several points that were not included in
the message that was sent, such as the selection process, qualifications,
etc.
3. Appointments are made after a review of applications by the EC (not
by fiat by the chair).
I observe that there seems to be some confusion regarding that last point.
It is a matter of record that earlier this year an EC member was appointed
to the NCSG-EC by the previous chair. There seems to be general acceptance
that this was done as a matter of expediency, mainly having to do with
taking advantage of a travel slot to an ICANN meeting. Nevertheless, and
having nothing to do with the merits of the individual, the fact is that
established procedures were not followed, and it is difficult to see how
bypassing the required processes serves the community. Now is the time to
rectify that situation.
I therefore call upon the Chair, together with the EC members and the
community's ICANN Org support team, to revisit the process currently
underway and rectify the shortcomings. Specifically, reissue the call for
applications with an extended deadline, including the points required in the
message by Section II, subsection A, of the NCUC Operating Procedures, and
calling for applications to fill two NCSG-EC positions.
Finally, although neither the bylaws nor the operating principles explicitly
prohibit a member serving in multiple roles, I urge the NCUC-EC to examine
the prudence of this approach and consider the message the community may get
from this practice. I believe that we are all hopeful that more members may
be willing to take an active role in the community, and allowing this
practice simply prevents yet one more person from that experience. Is this
really the right thing to do? s one thing for members to move from role to
role, which has the advantage of retaining knowledge, but another for
members to occupy more than one role.
I am happy to discuss further any of these points.
Wish my best sincere regards,
Ken
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