Dear
All,
On behalf of
Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to
announce that the 2022 call for nominations is now open for positions 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 for a comprehensive list of
all available positions and whether current holders of the
positions are eligible for re-selection.
Terms:
-
ALAC: Terms for the ALAC will run from the end of
the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to
the end of the 2024 AGM.
-
RALO Leadership: Terms for the RALO Leadership will be as
noted on the individual RALO election pages. All terms
will start at the end of the 2022 AGM.
-
ALAC Delegates to the
NomCom: Voting members of the NomCom are
appointed for a one year term, starting at the
close of the 2022 AGM and ending at the close of
the 2023 AGM and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year
subject to the requirement under the ICANN
Bylaws. Each
RALO may make one or more recommendations for the consideration of the ALAC. The appointment if NomCom
delegates is carried out by the ALAC.The criteria for NomCom Delegates are shown at the
end of this message.
Selection
Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO
Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:
-
18 April 2022 -
Announcement of call for nominations and
Nominee's Statement. (Except for NARALO that
requires a call for
nominations 30 days before the start
of the elections.)
-
18 April 2022 - 29 April 2022 - Nomination
period (nominations accepted for 10 working
days).
-
6 May 2022 - Deadline for nomination
acceptances
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9 May 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 deadline for nomination
acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that
deadline).
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2022 AGM [ICANN75] - Newly
elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at
the end of the 2022 AGM
following the close of the Board Meeting on 22
September 2022.
Process for Nominations:
All
nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining
why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large
staff. All nominees must also complete or
update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large
New SOIs Workspace).
Nominations, including self-nominations, must be made directly to
their RALO’s mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large
staff.
Criteria for NomCom Delegates:
The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of
the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very
important function and all candidates should meet important
criteria.
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Familiarity with the ICANN
groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO,
ccNSO).
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Ability to judge people (such
as when interviewing and hiring).
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Comfortable and preferably fluent with
English (listening, reading, speaking).
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Good on-line skills such as
on Google & Social media.
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Time Commitment - Must be
willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines
(March-June). May involve travel to up to 4
meetings.
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Ability work in a group
environment, standing up for what 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
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large
Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge
Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge