I must agree with everything Evan said here - couldn't have said it better! D Darlene A. Thompson CAP Administrator Nunavut Department of Education/N-CAP P.O. Box 1000, Sation 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 E-mail: dthompson@gov.nu.ca ________________________________ From: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org on behalf of Evan Leibovitch Sent: Sat 8/21/2010 11:01 AM To: At-Large Worldwide Subject: Re: [At-Large] ICANN Board Nomination On 21 August 2010 10:12, Khaled KOUBAA <khaled.koubaa@topnet.tn> wrote:
I know that you are one of those that have always defended non-English speakers. But here I am not understanding you very well. 1- we are not here speaking about gender nor racial nor diversity on other basis rather the first and more important element imposed by the bylaws which the regional balance.
That is a worthy mandate imposed on ICANN itself, but not specifically on At-Large. The NomCom has an obligation to ensure regional balance, and it is able to select many Directors in order to achieve that balance. By contrast, At-Large can only choose one, fully independent of the diversity initiatives which the NomCom must already consider. We cannot be making our decision of Board representative while (at the same time) worrying if we must correct what might be perceived as a deficiency of diversity in the NomComm selections.
2- I don't consider the regional balance as "Lux" but it is "vital"
I am in complete agreement that it is vital for the ICANN Board as a whole, but it is a luxury for the single solitary selection that At-Large is forced to make.
3- I am sure that you agree that there is may be someone in "Less Considered Regions" the "Best possible advocate".
Of that, I have no doubt at all. I am saying that being the "best possible advocate" must be the primary criterion (and maybe even the only one for this first selection), regardless of where the candidate lives. I have seen many "non insider" new board member appointed by NomCom
becoming very strong board members.
I agree. Indeed, I am hoping that some very worthy people step forward to be considered. (Usually the NomnComm receives many many applications for Board positions. I wonder how many of them might be suitable as an At-Large designee?) However I am (strongly) against the notion that we eliminate from consideration (either procedurally or mentally) people who have a record of work as an ICANN volunteer simply because of that involvement. If anything, an ICANN history offers a relatively easy way to verify a nominee's claim of being worthy for the role. Such an open history could even work against someone's candidacy -- but it must not disqualify them. - Evan _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large@atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org <http://atlarge.icann.org/>