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:
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ALAC: Terms for the
ALAC will run from the end of the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the
2024 AGM.
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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.
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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:
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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.)
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18 April 2022 - 29 April 2022 -
Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10
working days).
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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.
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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
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