Hi everyone. NomCom is entering the last month or recruitment, closing date for applications is April 4th. We have one position from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region on the ALAC to fill, as well as global positions of two Directors, two GNSO Councillors and one member of the ccNSO Council. I hope APRALO can help. I've copied a brief note about our task below. I hope you will consider applying, or think of people you know who might help ICANN and recommend them, we have a process for suggesting names <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest>. Or just forward the note below to any list(s) you think might be interested. Many thanks, Adam Adam Peake Chair, 2011 ICANN Nominating Committee Apply now for ICANN's Leadership Positions: Introducing the Nominating Committee (NomCom) The NomCom is an independent committee that, over a three-year cycle, is responsible for the selection and appointment of half of the voting members of ICANN's Board of Directors as well as members of ICANN's policy making Supporting Organizations and Advisory Councils. The 2011 NomCom is currently seeking volunteers willing to join ICANN's leadership and help shape the future of the Internet. The application process for the following positions is now open: * At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) (3 seats, Africa; Asia/Australia/Pacific; and Latin America/Caribbean Islands regions) * Generic Names Supporting Organization Council (GNSO) (2 seats) * Country Code Names Support Organization Council (ccNSO) (1 seat) * Board of Directors (2 seats) Information about the qualifications and experience required for these positions is available on the NomCom website <http://nomcom.icann.org/positions-2011.htm> Self-nominations are welcome, or you can suggest a candidate -- if you know someone who could help lead development of policy for the Domain Name System, then the NomCom wants to hear from you! Visit the NomCom website <http://nomcom.icann.org> for details of how to apply <http://nomcom.icann.org/apply> or how to recommend an expert <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest> for a position. NomCom Chair, Adam Peake <ajp@glocom.ac.jp> would be pleased to answer any questions a potential candidates may have. Closing date for applications 4 April 2011. END