Dear all, The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed as ccNSO liaison to the ALAC. This call for volunteers has been extended until Friday, 04 October 2024 (23:59 UTC). On Wednesday, 25 September 2024 the ccNSO held a webinar with previous liaisons to discuss responsibilities and expectations for the role. Recording of the webinar can be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/HBwFBQ> . Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC As specified in the ccNSO Guideline Liaison and Observers (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/g...) the ccNSO appointed liaison to the ALAC shall report to the ccNSO Council not less than monthly on the activities of the respective organization. The ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC shall represent ccNSO values in these efforts, shall pursue specific direction from the ccNSO Council as and when given, and shall seek ccNSO Council advice as and when needed. Furthermore, the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC is committed to: * Participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the ALAC on an ongoing and long-term basis * Communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC; * Report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the ALAC that may be of relevance to the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community. * If feasible and considered relevant ask to the ccNSO for advance guidance, if any, on matters that are going to be discussed by the ALAC. * Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. The ccNSO liaison to the ALAC shall not be a member of or entitled to vote on the ccNSO council or the Councils of other organizations, but otherwise shall be entitled to participate in the respective Council meetings. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application by Friday, 04 October 2024 (23:59 UTC). To apply, complete the form here: <https://forms.gle/PaWZLUfSXAisWbrQ7> https://forms.gle/tLYKfeKguEfrSWun9 You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement detailing your interest in serving as ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC and what you will bring to this position. Next Steps Timeline * Call for volunteers: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 until Friday, 27 September 2024 * Evaluation of the candidates and selection by the council: Monday, 30 September 2024 until Monday, 07 October 2024 * Appointment selected candidate: approval election report by the ccNSO Council during its meeting on 17 October 2024. * The candidate will assume its role at the end of ICANN81 in Istanbul. In the event only one person has volunteered, this person shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first council meeting following the call for volunteers. In the event two or more persons have volunteered for the same position, the ccNSO Council will conduct an email vote for the appointment. The Secretariat will then act as Selection manager. The volunteer who receives the majority of the votes lodged shall be considered to be appointed by the ccNSO Council as of the date of adoption of the Election Report, foreseen for the 17 October 2024 council meeting. The Chair of the ccNSO will inform the ICANN Secretary and the respective Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee of the appointment. Background * ccNSO Guideline: Liaison and Observers https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/g... Best regards, Claudia Ruiz Claudia.ruiz@icann.org<mailto:Claudia.ruiz@icann.org>