Dear RSSAC Caucus Members,
This is a reminder on the close of the
nomination period for the
outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN
Nominating Committee (NomCom).
So far we have received a
self-nomination from
Amir Qayyum.
Amir’s nomination has been supported by Abdulkarim Oloyede, Alejandro Acosta, and Warren Kumari. The
nomination period will close at 23:59 UTC on
27
May 2021.
Best,
Ozan Sahin
Policy Specialist
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mobile: +90 533 641 0007
Skype: ozan.sahin.icann
From: rssac-caucus <rssac-caucus-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Ozan Sahin <ozan.sahin@icann.org>
Date: 28 April 2021 Wednesday 19:59
To: "rssac-caucus@icann.org" <rssac-caucus@icann.org>
Subject: [RSSAC Caucus] Nomination Period: RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee
Dear RSSAC Caucus Members,
It is time to begin the selection process for the Outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the 2022
ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom), in anticipation of a request from the ICANN NomCom Operations Team to submit the name of the RSSAC Liaison to the 2022 ICANN NomCom by mid-June
2021. The role is a one-year term beginning at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held during ICANN72.
Please refer to this page for more information about the Nominating Committee. I have also copied below the relevant sections from “RSSAC000v5:
Operational Procedures” for your reference.
With this notice, a one-month nomination period via this distribution list is now open. Nominations or self-nominations will be accepted and require a second. Nominees must then
accept or decline their nomination and may provide a statement with more context for their decision. The nomination period will close at
23:59 UTC on 27 May 2021. The RSSAC will then consider the slate of candidates at its
1 June
teleconference.
As you may recall, the RSSAC appointed Amir Qayyum to this role in 2019 (for service in 2020 ICANN
NomCom) and 2020 (for service in 2021 ICANN NomCom). Amir’s term will expire by ICANN72,
the Annual General Meeting. Amir is eligible for re-appointment as per the RSSAC Operational Procedures.
The RSSAC Leadership appreciates your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact the RSSAC Chair and Vice Chair or support staff with any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ozan Sahin on behalf of
Fred Baker, RSSAC Chair
Brad Verd, RSSAC Vice Chair
1.2.8.6 Outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee
The outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee is specified in the ICANN Bylaws. The term for the outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee
shall be one year. A person may only serve for three consecutive terms. The eligibility status for a previous liaison is reset one year after having stepped down. The RSSAC must elect the outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee according to
the outgoing RSSAC liaisons election procedure (Section 1.2.8.9) from the members of the RSSAC Caucus. The outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee acts as a conduit between the RSSAC and the ICANN Nominating Committee reporting on matters
that need to be coordinated or communicated between the two bodies. The role requires discretion, management skills, and considerable time commitment.
1.2.8.9 Outgoing RSSAC Liaisons Election Procedure
One month prior to each election, qualified nominees will be accepted for the outgoing liaison position and announced on the RSSAC distribution list. During the meeting
that includes election of an outgoing liaison position on its announced agenda, additional nominations will be accepted, and all nominees will indicate their intentions: to accept or to decline their nomination. In the event that only one candidate is standing
for election, the RSSAC may elect the new outgoing liaison by acclamation. In the event that two or more candidates are standing for election, the RSSAC Chair will call for a vote. Members will indicate their selection. A simple majority (half plus one) of
the voting members will establish the new liaison. In the event a simple majority is not achieved due to having more than two nominees, the nominee with the least number of votes is eliminated and the voting is repeated with the reduced slate of names. The
process is repeated until a nominee achieves a simple majority. In the event of a tie, a runoff election will occur with members indicating their selection. In the event of a second tie, the floor will be opened for discussion followed by a new vote with the
simple majority designating the new liaison. The RSSAC Chair will forward the name of the outgoing liaison-elect to the reciprocating body. If a vacancy exists in an outgoing liaison role, the RSSAC will elect a new outgoing liaison through this process.