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+1 Ali Almeshal for chair ------- Original Message ------- On Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at 5:34 PM, Lianna Galstyan via APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
I would like to nominate Ali Almeshal as a candidate for the NomCom from APRALO. I believe his knowledge and experience would serve for best, especially for our region.
Regards,
Lianna
On 4/19/2022 6:50 AM, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss wrote:
Dear All,
On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the 2022callfornominationsis now openforpositions to be filled as ALAC Members, RALO Leaders and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom.
Positions Open: Please refer to the[2022 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace](https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+Selec... comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligibleforre-selection.
Terms:
- ALAC:Termsforthe ALAC will run from the end of the 2022Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the 2024AGM. - RALO Leadership: Termsforthe RALO Leadership will be as noted on the individual RALO election pages. All terms will start at the end of the 2022AGM. - ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:Voting members of the NomCom are appointedfora one year term, starting at the close of the 2022AGM and ending at the close of the 2023AGM and may be re-appointedfora further term of one year subject to the requirement under the[ICANN Bylaws](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den-23XI-2D2.4e&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PF9VKOo4nYMGLTtWcHZZreauv03rE96xienOw4tThw4&m=LXMTABfjR3UEsB0XKg_EwG9Rgl0HQEBVPnhhdSx5jq4&s=oz7VarKj2hxjAOH3mhPNCUM5wP_IhP_X5evmAgTcvuY&e=).Each RALO may make one or more recommendationsforthe consideration of the ALAC.The appointment if NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC.The criteriaforNomCom Delegates are shown at the end of this message.
Selection ScheduleforALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:
- 18 April 2022- Announcement ofcallfornominationsand Nominee's Statement. (ExceptforNARALO that requires acallfor nominations30 days before the start of the elections.) - 18 April 2022 - 29 April 2022- Nomination period (nominations acceptedfor10 working days). - 6May 2022 - Deadlinefornomination acceptances - 9May 2022 -12 May 2022-Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. - 13 May-20 May 2022- Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadlinefornomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). - 2022AGM [ICANN75] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2022AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on22 September 2022.
ProcessforNominations: 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_display_atlarge_At-2DLarge-2BNew-2BSOIs-2BWorkspace&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PF9VKOo4nYMGLTtWcHZZreauv03rE96xienOw4tThw4&m=LXMTABfjR3UEsB0XKg_EwG9Rgl0HQEBVPnhhdSx5jq4&s=qSwDx4-AsGWywWNjffWihqdXTgSZIiBmXP_Zhh5Wjos&e=)).
Nominations, including self-nominations,must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing listandby sending a note to[At-Large staff](mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org).
CriteriaforNomCom Delegates: The NomCom is responsibleforselecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria.
- Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). - Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring). - Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking). - Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media. - Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June).Mayinvolve travel to up to 4 meetings. - Ability work in a group environment, standing upforwhat you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument. Diplomacy is important.
Regards, At-Large Support Staff
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