Dear All, The call for volunteers for the position of ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC closed yesterday, Monday 4 February 2019 at 23:59 UTC. One candidate stepped forward: Akano Olusegun Sunday (.ng). Included you will be able to find the information as submitted by Segun, who is eligible to participate in the appointment process, as per the applicable guideline. The roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC are: 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. Quote from the ccNSO Guideline Liaisons and Observers, 5.1.2 Selection of Liaisons: […] 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. […] Next steps The adoption of the Election Report is foreseen for the 14 February 2019 council meeting. The Chair of the ccNSO will inform the ICANN Secretary and the respective Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee of the appointment. Background The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed as ccNSO liaison to the ALAC. Read the announcement here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-21jan19-en.htm The call for volunteers included the requirements for candidates, details on how to apply, and how the selection will occur, are specified in the ccNSO Guideline Liaison and Observers (https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/g... <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_sites_d...> ) 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