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]