Dear All, Per ccNSO council decision, the ccNSO launches a call for volunteers to fill the vacancy of the ccNSO appointed Liaison to the Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO). Read this announcement here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16apr18-en The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed as ccNSO liaison to the GNSO. Opening date of this call for volunteers is Tuesday, 17 April 2018 (00:01 UTC), whereas the call for volunteers will close on Wednesday 2 May 2018 (23:59 UTC). If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Further instructions are included under the heading "How to apply?". Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO 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 GNSO shall report to the ccNSO Council not less than monthly on the activities of the respective organization. The ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO 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 GNSO is committed to: * Participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of the GNSO on an ongoing and long-term basis * Communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the GNSO; * Report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the GNSO 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 GNSO. * Participate in GNSO-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare the f-2-f meetings, if any. The ccNSO liaison to the GNSO 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? Interested individuals are invited to provide the following: * A resume, curriculum vitae, or biography * A letter of motivation detailing your interest in serving as ccNSO Liaison to the GNSO and what you will bring to this position. * Letter from your employer supporting you with respect to the required time commitments, confirming that you will attend GNSO meetings regularly and inform the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community. * If not directly linked to or employed by a ccTLD Manager, demonstrate active backing by a ccTLD manager * Statement of interest that identifies potential conflict of interest in your service as Liaison If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 23:59 UTC. Next Steps Timeline * Call for volunteers: Tue, 17 April 2018 until Wed, 2 May 2018 * Evaluation of the candidates and selection by the council: Thu, 3 May 2018 until Thu, 10 May 2018 * Appointment selected candidate: as of the date the results are published by the election manager, as of 11 May 2018 Once we have received your intent to apply for this position, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a link to an online Public Data Consent Form. (consult the template here: https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.pdf<https://ccnso.icann.org/about/personal-data-publication-consent-16feb18-en.pdf>) Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to appoint you as a Liaison and to subscribe you to the relevant mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation as ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO and how the information will be used this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. In the event only one person has volunteered, this person shall be appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first 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 the results are published by the election manager. 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/guideline-liaisons-observers-24mar17-en.pdf<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/guideline-liaisons-observers-24mar17-en.pdf> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org