Hi Adam, The deadline we set was based on the initial information provided to me which said "end of September". However, I understand the issue you raise and will revise the dates for mid-September. Regards, R. Adam Peake wrote:
Dear Rajnesh, colleagues:
Thank you for sending out this information, but could you move the process up by at least a couple of weeks. Please aim to have the delegate selected by September 16 at the latest (select a Sunday rather than Friday as the next steps will be by ICANN staff, might as well give them the name before a working day.)
Once the RALO has selected a person, ICANN's legal group conducts a quick check to ensure the person meets the basic requirements (I've copied the bylaws about NomCom delegates below). The extra time is also important for arranging travel and any visas: important for the next meeting as US visas can be awkward.
For the past 2 years the NomCom has held its first meeting immediately after the ICANN board meeting finishes, i.e. Friday afternoon of the meeting week. For Los Angeles that will be the afternoon of Friday November 2. NomCom delegates are encouraged to participate in the ICANN meeting, get to know what's going on, issues, people, etc. It might be some NomCom delegates first ICANN meeting. For most people this means starting travel around October 26/27. Giving at least a month for ticketing and visas is helpful.
NomCom's website is <http://nomcom.icann.org/> and has information about procedures etc. The ICANN bylaws describe the NomCom <http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII> with the key part about selecting delegates as follows:
<http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII-4> "Section 4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE DELEGATES
Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be:
1. Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making; 2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN; 3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities; 4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities; 5. Persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN's activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and 6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English."
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In 2008, the NomCom will select:
2 ICANN Directors 1 member of the GNSO Council 1 member of the ccNSO Council 2 members of the ALAC, from the European and North American regions
In my experience NomCom's an interesting committee to serve on. In ICANN I think we often tend to focus on our particular part of the organization or even on a specific issue. The NomCom looks at the organization's needs broadly, as well as those of the specific councils. It's been a good experience.
Kind regards,
Adam
Adam Peake Associate Chair, ICANN Nominating Committee 2007
At 1:57 AM +1200 8/9/07, Rajnesh D. Singh wrote:
Colleagues,
APRALO needs to select a candidate for an ALAC seat on the ICANN 2008 Nominating Committee.
This needs to be relayed to the powers-that-be before end September, so based on this I would like us to complete our deliberations on a suitable candidate by September 28th.
The Nominating Committee typically has two face to face meetings per year, and travel and subsistence expenses are paid for all committee members who do not have other sources of support.
Please engage within your ALS and and across the APRALO community so we can reach consensus on a candidate. If there are no definitive nominations from the ALS' within APRALO, your Officers will make a selection and decision on your behalf.
For your convenience here is a timeline:
Deadline for nominations from ALS': September 7th 2007 2300 UTC Vetting of nominations and consensus process: September 8th to September 15th Reach consensus: by September 21st Vote (if no consensus): September 22nd to September 27th Announce and relay result: September 28th 2007
This is an important position within the ICANN structure so your input is valuable.
Please send your nominations and comments on candidates to this discussion list and the above information is available on the APRALO website at https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?nominations_to_icann_2008_nominating_...
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Kind regards,
Rajnesh D. Singh
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