I think we should take the criteria listed in the document at face value. A recent GNSO councillor should clearly meet the first criteria, but so would an active WG participant or other regular participant in GNSO processes. David On 25 Jun 2014, at 11:56 am, John Berard <johnberard@aol.com> wrote: Marika, Yes, I see that but was looking for a confirmation. Berard Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2014, at 11:51 AM, Marika Konings <marika.konings@icann.org> wrote: John, please note that the proposed skills and experience outlined in the document are as follows: Skills and Experience Significant experience in and knowledge of the GNSO policy development process as well as of recent and current policy work under discussion and / or review in the GNSO Availability to travel to and participate in GAC meetings during the course of ICANN meetings and also, where applicable, intercessional meetings (via teleconference) An outgoing or recently departed GNSO Councilor is likely to be well-qualified for the position but this is not a necessary criterion for the Liaison. Best regards, Marika From: John Berard <john@crediblecontext.com> Date: Wednesday 25 June 2014 11:56 To: Jonathan Robinson <jrobinson@afilias.info> Cc: "<council@gnso.icann.org>" <council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] GNSO/GAC Liaison Jonathan, Is it certain the candidate be a recent (within a year?) GNSO councillor or might a right candidate be someone who may have never sat on the Council? Berard Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:41 AM, "Jonathan Robinson" <jrobinson@afilias.info> wrote: All, Please recall that we would like to commence the recruitment and selection of a GNSO Liaison to the GAC as soon as possible. This item will be discussed under Item 10 in the GNSO Council meeting today. Please note that the GAC has already approved this at our meeting with them on Sunday. I have attached the slides from the presentation to the GAC for your information. I have also attached the draft specification. Thanks, Jonathan <GAC-GNSO CG London Slides - 19 June 2014.pdf> <GNSO Liaison to the GAC-DRAFT 06 June 2014.pdf>