@All: FYI and encouragement to apply for a position. -ed ---0--- The ICANN NomCom is inviting applications and recommendations for the following positions: - Two members of the ICANN Board of Directors - Three representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each from Africa, Asia/Australia/Pacific Islands and Latin America/Caribbean regions - Two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) - One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Currently, the eight NomCom-selected Board members are: Maarten Botterman <https://www.icann.org/profiles/maarten-botterman-9ec855dd-5ee8-4528-a180-5c0...> , Cherine Chalaby <https://www.icann.org/profiles/cherine-chalaby>, Steve Crocker <https://www.icann.org/profiles/steve-crocker>, Asha Hemrajani <https://www.icann.org/profiles/asha-hemrajani>, Rafael Lito Ibarra <https://www.icann.org/profiles/rafael-lito-ibarra>, Khaled Koubaa <https://www.icann.org/profiles/khaled-koubaa>, George Sadowsky <https://www.icann.org/profiles/george-sadowsky> and Lousewies Van der Laan <https://www.icann.org/profiles/lousewies-van-der-laan>. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. They will gain valuable insights and experience from working across boundaries of knowledge, responsibility, culture and geography. They will make a valuable public service contribution toward the functioning and evolution of this essential global resource. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2017>. Application Deadline and Process For full consideration, ICANN must receive applications by 21 March 2017, 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). - Submit applications through the online application request form <http://nomcom.icann.org/apply> or by emailing nomcom2017@icann.org. - Submit candidate recommendations through the online form <http://nomcom.icann.org/suggest> or by emailing nomcom2017@icann.org. All applications are confidential. Selections will be announced in August or September 2017. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual General Meeting, to be held from 28 October to 3 November 2017. Please refer to the announcement on ICANN’s website at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-01-11-en