If Amrita wishes to continue the excellent work she has done to date as our RALO Chair, she certainly has my absolute support.
Amrita brings nearly two decades of active engagement within the ICANN and broader Internet governance ecosystem. Her recent recognition as the 2026 ICANN Community Excellence Award reflects her sustained contributions to consensus-driven policymaking and her strong commitment to the multistakeholder model.
She has been deeply involved in the At-Large policy development process, with contributions that stand out in both consistency and substance. Her work demonstrates a strong understanding of policy issues and a genuine commitment to representing end-user interests. In many cases, her level of engagement within At-Large has been exemplary compared to others.
As Chair of APRALO and APrIGF, Amrita has demonstrated effective and inclusive leadership. Her broader experience including involvement in the IANA stewardship transition, the ICANN NomCom, and multiple At-Large initiatives, positions her well to contribute meaningfully at the ALAC level. She was also among the most actively engaged members of the APRALO community in the recent ICP2/RIR governance discussions at APNIC/APRICOT sessions, reflecting her ability to engage with complex governance issues.
It is extremely important to create opportunities for capable individuals who bring the right skills, a strong community focus, and have not yet had the opportunity to serve on ALAC. Amrita brings both experience and a strong community perspective, which will further strengthen APRALO’s representation.
While I do not claim to speak on behalf of the technical community in the APAC region but I can assure you all that Amrita would be widely recognised as a true representative of their perspectives within ALAC from the AP region. I strongly support her nomination and believe she will be a valuable addition to ALAC.(ICANN Staff please take note)Regards,
Aftab A. Siddiqui_______________________________________________On Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 02:02, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:_______________________________________________
Dear All,
On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions is now open.
Positions Open:
Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job descriptions, 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:
- 13 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for nominations begins on 10 April 2026)
- 13 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days).
- 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025.
- 4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs.
- 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 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).
- 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALO Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026.
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 [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 [atlarge.icann.org]. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]).
IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates
Please note: 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
Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8.
Also, the 2026 Job Description for NomCom Delegates will be posted shortly.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
Regards,
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]
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