Dear All, ICANN Nominating Committee, Call for Statements of Interest for Leadership Positions Submission deadline 1 May 2007 <http://nomcom.icann.org <http://nomcom.icann.org/> > ICANN's 2007 Nominating Committee has just posted a call for statements of interest for leadership positions on its Board of Directors and its Supporting Organizations. Please read the material below and to consider who might be appropriate and strong candidates for such submissions, and to make recommendations of suitable individuals. Interested individuals may also submit a statement of interest directly. Self-nominations are encouraged. Please feel free to redistribute this message to any and all relevant individuals and groups. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~oOo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The ICANN Nominating Committee invites Statements of Interest from the community as it seeks qualified candidates for the following positions: - three members of the ICANN Board of Directors; - two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO); - one member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO); and - three members of the At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), for Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America and Caribbean regions. Those individuals selected by the Nominating Committee will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe, address intriguing technical coordination problems and related policy development challenges with diverse functional, cultural, and geographic dimensions, and gain valuable insights and experience from working across these boundaries of knowledge, responsibility and perspective. Additionally, those selected will gain the satisfaction of making a valuable public service contribution. Placing the broad public interest ahead of any particular interests, they will help ensure the stability and security of the Internet for critically important societal functions. These voluntary positions are not remunerated, although direct expenses incurred in the course of duty will be reimbursed. These positions may involve significant international travel, including personal presence at periodic ICANN meetings, as well as regular telephone and Internet communications. Candidates should be women and men with a high level of qualifications and experience with an international outlook including some familiarity with the Internet. They should be prepared to contribute to the collective decision-making process among ICANN's constituencies, supporting organizations and advisory bodies. Selection criteria, eligibility factors, roles of each position, application procedure, and contacts are posted at: <http://nomcom.icann.org <http://nomcom.icann.org/> > Applications will be handled confidentially and should be received by 1 May 2007 for full consideration. Selections will be made before 2 October 2007 with service beginning at the close of ICANN's General Meeting, 2 November 2007. Mohamed