I too understood that Carlos is suggesting something should be said in support of Tom’s statement in order to avoid undue interference with NomCom’s independence.

Now, having said that, let me clarify that it is not the Board being referred in Tom’s statement. His statement was addressed to the Board’s Chair as she made statements regarding her disappointment on past NomCom’s cycle selections and she was also clear that this was her personal sentiment and not of the Board.

My view is  that the Board respects and supports the NomCom’s independence and also respects and supports its processes and Delegates. Proof of this is the vote on the resolution that appointed Tom and James as this year’s NomCom Chair and Chair-elect, in which only two individuals abstained and the rest of the Board members present voted in favor of the resolution.

I believe an independent NomCom is one of the corner stones of our MSM and as such we need to cherish it and care for it and defend it.

Kind regards,


León

El 7 nov 2025, a las 11:32 a.m., Tijani BEN JEMAA via ALAC <alac@icann.org> escribió:

This is also What I understood from Carlos message.
Tijani
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Vanda Scartezini via ALAC <alac@icann.org> a écrit :

i understood Tom’s words were quite clear and in a positive way defending the full independence of NOMCOM. I believe  as I know what Ching said, that Carlos was just worried by the tentative of interference from the Board in the selection process of NOMCOM.
kisses 
 
From: Raymond Mamattah via ALAC <alac@icann.org>
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 18:06
To: carlos dionisio aguirre <carlosaguirre62@hotmail.com>
Cc: alac interno 2 <alac@icann.org>, 'alac-excom@atlarge-lists.icann.org <'alac-excom@atlarge-lists.icann.org>, alac-admin@icann.org <alac-admin@icann.org>
Subject: [ALAC] Re: We need to say something about this. I think.
 
Hi Carlos, 
 
I have gone through the attachment and I'm not sure I can identify where Tom went wrong. 
 
Possibly, if you could quote his exact words that are problematic and explain why they're in bad taste. This will help us all known where you are coming from.
 
My one pesewa thought. 
 
Regards, 
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Raymond Mamattah
Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
 
On Thu, 6 Nov 2025, 17:17 carlos dionisio aguirre via ALAC, <alac@icann.org> wrote:
In the attachment, I’m sharing a post by Ching Chao that includes the accurate transliteration of what John Barrett said during the ICANN84 Public Forum when addressing the board.
I believe we must publicly address and demand an official response to the statements made by John Barrett (NomCom Chair). What he said is deeply concerning and cannot be left unanswered.
His words reveal a troubling perspective on the NomCom’s role and independence, and they risk undermining the trust that the entire ICANN community has worked so hard to build.
We need clarity, accountability, and a firm commitment that the NomCom will continue to operate free from undue influence.
 
Carlos Dionisio Aguirre
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