Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2023 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions is now open. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2023 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2023+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+...> workspace for a comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 17 April 2023 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement. (Except for NARALO, which opened on 13 April 2023) * 17 April – 28 April 2023 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 5 May 2022 - Deadline for nomination acceptances * 9 May 2023 - 11 May 2023- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 12 May - 19 May 2023 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2023 AGM [ ICANN78] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2023 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 26 September 2023. Process for Nominations: Nominations including self-nominations, must be made directly to the relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...>). IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Please read the Job Description for NomCom Delegates<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/231375118/2024%20NomCom%20J...>. Additionally, please note the following as you select and appoint your delegate to the 2024 NomCom: * Ineligibility for Service – Current or future ICANN employees or paid ICANN consultants (including Ombudsman) are excluded from consideration for eligibility as described in Article 8, Section 8.9 of ICANN’s Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. * The ICANN community is diverse and the composition of the NomCom should reflect this in order to fulfill its mission. * NomCom delegates should have a high-level network of contacts essential to candidate recruitment. * The delegate should be able to join monthly teleconferences. Note that the NomCom's workload will increase significantly during the candidate assessment process. Conference calls are held more frequently during this time as well (typically weekly and the duration of the calls may last up to three hours). * All NomCom delegates should have the ability to travel to and participate in ICANN Public meetings and NomCom meetings when requested (travel and hotel accommodations will be provided for all approved meetings). If travel is restricted, then NomCom delegates will meet virtually. IMPORTANT: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding. Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>