Deadline Nomination Period - 24 April (2 days!) - Announcement - 2026 At-Large Leadership call for nominations - Nomination Period opens Monday 13 April 2026
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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. 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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...>). 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<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
I nominate *Satish Babu* for the position of *ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the APRALO Region*. The NomCom selects appointees for various ICANN leadership positions, including the largest cohort of ICANN Board Members. Thus, IMHO, our NomCom Delegate position is a strategic role requiring a senior community member with broad experience who has been and is continuously and actively engaged in the ICANN community, beyond just APRALO. Satish is a longtime member of our community, and has served stints as Vice-Chair, Chair, NomCom Delegate and ALAC member for APRALO. More than that, he previously chaired the At-Large IDN-WG, contributed significantly to the UASG, and now, actively participates in GNSO PDPs. He has also been in leadership positions in various fora in APAC, including in several cases, as a board member. I think all of this makes him an ideal candidate to be appointed to the NomCom again, to draw on his wealth of experience in helping to select the best candidates for different ICANN leadership positions. Kind regards, Justine On Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 17:24, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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I support Justine and second Satish Babu's nomination. __________________________________________________________ *Stanley Osao * *"Difficult doesn't exist, Impossible takes a little more time"* On Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 12:22 pm Justine Chew via APAC-Discuss, < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
I nominate *Satish Babu* for the position of *ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the APRALO Region*.
The NomCom selects appointees for various ICANN leadership positions, including the largest cohort of ICANN Board Members. Thus, IMHO, our NomCom Delegate position is a strategic role requiring a senior community member with broad experience who has been and is continuously and actively engaged in the ICANN community, beyond just APRALO. Satish is a longtime member of our community, and has served stints as Vice-Chair, Chair, NomCom Delegate and ALAC member for APRALO. More than that, he previously chaired the At-Large IDN-WG, contributed significantly to the UASG, and now, actively participates in GNSO PDPs. He has also been in leadership positions in various fora in APAC, including in several cases, as a board member. I think all of this makes him an ideal candidate to be appointed to the NomCom again, to draw on his wealth of experience in helping to select the best candidates for different ICANN leadership positions.
Kind regards, Justine
On Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 17:24, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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Dear Justine and all Thanks for nominating me for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the APRALO Region. Recognising the strategic nature of the role, I am pleased to accept the nomination. With kind regards satish On Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 7:52 AM Justine Chew via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
I nominate *Satish Babu* for the position of *ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the APRALO Region*.
The NomCom selects appointees for various ICANN leadership positions, including the largest cohort of ICANN Board Members. Thus, IMHO, our NomCom Delegate position is a strategic role requiring a senior community member with broad experience who has been and is continuously and actively engaged in the ICANN community, beyond just APRALO. Satish is a longtime member of our community, and has served stints as Vice-Chair, Chair, NomCom Delegate and ALAC member for APRALO. More than that, he previously chaired the At-Large IDN-WG, contributed significantly to the UASG, and now, actively participates in GNSO PDPs. He has also been in leadership positions in various fora in APAC, including in several cases, as a board member. I think all of this makes him an ideal candidate to be appointed to the NomCom again, to draw on his wealth of experience in helping to select the best candidates for different ICANN leadership positions.
Kind regards, Justine
On Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 17:24, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates*
*Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding*
Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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I wish to nominate Amrita for the position of APRALO Chair to continue her exemplary work and to build upon it, thereby ensuring that the full benefits of these efforts are realized and appreciated by the APRALO community. Thanks, Ali AlMeshal ICANN - former APRALO Vice Chair Bahrain Internet Chapter - Vice Chair Professional Public Speaker in ICT and Digital Business Payment Industry Expert Advisor Mobile: +973 39440025 Skype: alialmeshal Email: dralialmeshal@gmail.com dralialmeshal@gmail.com
Dear All,
On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions is now open.
*Positions Open: * Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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I support Justine's and Sathish Babu's nominations Thanks and best regards Harsha Wijayawardhana On Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM Ali AlMeshal via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
I wish to nominate Amrita for the position of APRALO Chair to continue her exemplary work and to build upon it, thereby ensuring that the full benefits of these efforts are realized and appreciated by the APRALO community.
Thanks, Ali AlMeshal ICANN - former APRALO Vice Chair Bahrain Internet Chapter - Vice Chair Professional Public Speaker in ICT and Digital Business Payment Industry Expert Advisor Mobile: +973 39440025 Skype: alialmeshal Email: dralialmeshal@gmail.com dralialmeshal@gmail.com
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
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Thank you Ali for your nomination and kind words. However as I have already served as the Chair of APRALO for two terms, I think someone else deserves a chance. Therefore I humbly decline the nomination for the APRALO Chair position. Regards Amrita On Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 16:02, Ali AlMeshal via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
I wish to nominate Amrita for the position of APRALO Chair to continue her exemplary work and to build upon it, thereby ensuring that the full benefits of these efforts are realized and appreciated by the APRALO community.
Thanks, Ali AlMeshal ICANN - former APRALO Vice Chair Bahrain Internet Chapter - Vice Chair Professional Public Speaker in ICT and Digital Business Payment Industry Expert Advisor Mobile: +973 39440025 Skype: alialmeshal Email: dralialmeshal@gmail.com dralialmeshal@gmail.com
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>.
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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Dear All, I would like to nominate *Amrita Choudhury* for the ALAC position from the APRALO region. She has been actively involved in the ICANN and Internet governance ecosystem for nearly two decades, demonstrating strong commitment to the multistakeholder model and consensus-driven policymaking. She has contributed consistently to At-Large policy discussions and end-user representation. Amrita has also held leadership roles within APRALO and APrIGF, and has participated in key Internet governance processes including the IANA stewardship transition and NomCom-related work. Her engagement in regional forums such as APNIC and APRICOT further reflects her ability to handle complex policy issues. I believe she would be a valuable addition to ALAC and strengthen APRALO representation. On Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM Amrita Choudhury via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Thank you Ali for your nomination and kind words.
However as I have already served as the Chair of APRALO for two terms, I think someone else deserves a chance.
Therefore I humbly decline the nomination for the APRALO Chair position.
Regards
Amrita
On Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 16:02, Ali AlMeshal via APAC-Discuss < apac-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
I wish to nominate Amrita for the position of APRALO Chair to continue her exemplary work and to build upon it, thereby ensuring that the full benefits of these efforts are realized and appreciated by the APRALO community.
Thanks, Ali AlMeshal ICANN - former APRALO Vice Chair Bahrain Internet Chapter - Vice Chair Professional Public Speaker in ICT and Digital Business Payment Industry Expert Advisor Mobile: +973 39440025 Skype: alialmeshal Email: dralialmeshal@gmail.com dralialmeshal@gmail.com
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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2026*ALAC*and*RALO*Elections*Selections*and*Appointments*Workspace__;KysrKysrKys!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVf_zpUJQQ$>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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...> .
*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] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZPS...>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At-Large*New*SOIs*Workspace__;Kysr!!PtGJab4!-BqZPSLNTtKaiR7gXx6Azv2zdsG9bJ-Vp1-KEwFDnvYBebf7RSLqzUXhl_BTvA5Taq1VSOczZUHLw1cTXAou7zsWYfpbiVcv0jOz-g$>).*
*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 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8> .
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions.
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5gAHGt41z0...>
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participants (8)
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Ali AlMeshal -
Amrita Choudhury -
harsha wijayawardhana -
ICANN At-Large Staff -
Justine Chew -
Saif Ahmad -
Satish Babu -
Stanley Osao