The current Liaison to the ccNSO, Maureen Hilyard, is stepping down and the ALAC is soliciting volunteers as possible replacements. Among the characteristics to be considered will be: - Familiarity with ccTLDs from an operations, management or overseeing aspect; - Prior participation in the ccNSO; - Knowledge of the ALAC and the ability to consult with and speak on its behalf; - Maturity, good judgement and diplomacy. Process to be followed: - from among the volunteers, one or more will be selected by Maureen, possibly in conjunction with the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC). - the volunteer(s) selected will work with Maureen over the coming months both to evaluate the volunteer(s) suitability for the position. ccNSO leadership will also be consulted on the ultimate selection. - In consultation with ALAC Leadership, a recommendation will be made to the consideration of the ALAC. This process is expected to take several months at the least. An attempt will be made to ensure that candidates selected for consideration will be funded to attend one or more ICANN meetings prior to their confirmation as Liaison. Expressions of Interest should describe the candidate's knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the characteristics listed above. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to At-Large Staff <<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>staff@atlarge.icann.org> no later than 23:59 on Monday, 18 September 2017. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC