Hello NARALO List Members, Here is my report and update on the work of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Best Regards, Annalisa Roger BCEC Member The BCEC concluded their meeting today which has resulted in a slate of three candidates to forward to ALAC in its election process for its new seat on the ICANN Board of Directors. A total of 43 Statements of Interest were received by the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee for the position of At-Large Board Director. Out of these 43 applications, 21 were deemed to be too incomplete to proceed further. Of the remaining 22 Statements, 16 applicants are not currently active in the At-Large community while 6 are currently active. Male applicants (18) made up the vast majority of applicants with 4 female applicants. The globally diverse pool of 22 applicant represented a wide array of professional backgrounds. The applications were carefully considered by the BCEC based on the established criteria in a blind method where each applicant was re-named with a number. Five applicants were selected at this time and their names were then revealed to the BCEC for round 2. Round 2 deliberations were conducted from a fresh or zero sum scoring on criteria, and discussion points to establish the selection of the BCEC's preferred applicants for inclusion on the final slate of three applicants. I am pleased with the work of The BCEC and valued the opportunity to participate in this very important ALAC process. Members of the BCEC offered interesting insights, seriousness thought, and diverse perspectives throughout the process. Their ability to deliberate on a very impressive and competitive group of SoI's was successful in that we acheived the goals we set for the working group. The BCEC will conclude its final work at its last meeting, November 17, 2011. Timeline of the At-Large Director Selection 28 October - 12 November: Campaigning period, including community call for candidate debate, and RALO discussions on candidates 15-19 November: RALO discussions on candidates continue, and ALAC and RALO chairs vote for At-Large Director 10 December: Successful candidate takes seat on ICANN Board in Cartegena, Columbia. Publication of all 22 applicants names as well as the final slate of 3, along with BCECÂ’s diagrams of the process and timeline will be made available by ICANN staff as soon as possible at the following link: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Director+Candidate+2010...