<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0cm;" class="">This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization</div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class="">---------------<br class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class="">This announcement can also be found on the ASO website:</div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class=""><a href="https://www.nro.net/aso-call-for-nominations-to-2022-icann-nomcom/" class="">https://www.nro.net/aso-call-for-nominations-to-2022-icann-nomcom/</a><br class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class="">---------------</div><div style="margin: 0cm;" class=""><br class=""></div><span class="">ICANN’s Nominating Committee (NomCom) is responsible for the selection of eight ICANN Board Members, two Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) directors, and other selections as set forth in the ICANN Bylaws.<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">The NomCom is also charged with appointing some members of ALAC, the ccNSO Council, and the GNSO Council. The NomCom complements the other means for filling a portion of key ICANN leadership positions achieved within ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Councils.<br class=""></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to call for nominations for candidates from the Internet Numbers Community to run for an open seat on the ICANN NomCom 2022 as a delegate of the ASO.<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">The term for the elected delegate will be one year starting in the Annual General Meeting ICANN 72 in October 2021.<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in Article 8, Sections 8.2 and 8.4 of the ICANN Bylaws (<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8" class="">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8</a>).<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">Criteria for the selection of the delegate to the NomCom include:<br class=""></span>- Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making;<div class=""><span class=""></span>- Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;</div><div class=""><span class=""></span>- Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;</div><div class=""><span class=""></span>- Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities;</div><div class="">- Persons with an understanding of ICANN’s mission and the potential impact of ICANN’s activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and</div><div class="">- Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.<br class=""><span class=""> </span></div><div class=""><span class=""><br class=""></span><span class="">Time Commitment for the ASO NomCom Representative<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">In 2021, due to COVID19, NomCom has only conducted online meetings, and this may continue in 2022 unless and until it is safe to travel. Online meetings take more time per week as compared to in-person meetings. Please review the time commitments in view of COVID19. In case global travel resumes and there is an in-person meeting, travel support will be provided by ICANN. The NomCom has a procedure document that provides additional information about the work of the NomCom.</span></div><div class=""><a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2021-operating-procedures-2021-02-02-en" class="">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2021-operating-procedures-2021-02-02-en</a><span class=""><br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">The person should be able to join (in person – ONLY when it is safe to travel and travel restrictions are lifted) three ICANN meetings (ICANN 72, 73 and 74) and an intersessional meeting (location to be decided by NomCom 2021). <br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class=""><div class="">- ICANN72 – Annual General Meeting (23rd), 23-28 October 2021, Seattle, NA<br class=""></div><div class="">- ICANN73 – Community Forum, 5-10 March 2022, San Juan, NA<br class=""></div><div class="">- NomCom Intercessional – Assessment meeting – TBD April 2022 – (Location TBD)<br class=""></div><div class="">- ICANN74 – Policy Forum, 13-16 June 2022, The Hague, EUR<br class=""></div></span><span class=""> </span></div><div class=""><span class=""><br class=""></span><span class="">Deadlines and Important Dates<br class=""></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">The ASO AC will be responsible for the selection of the delegate based on the following timeline:<br class=""></span><span class="">- </span><span class=""></span>Announcement of call for nominations for 2021 ICANN NomCom: 28 May 2021<span class=""><div class="">- Nomination period ends: 27 June 2021<br class=""></div><div class="">- Evaluation of nominations by the ASO AC: 28 June 2021 – 8 July 2021<br class=""></div><div class="">- Voting period by the ASO AC: 9 July 2021 – 15 July 2021<br class=""></div><div class="">- Announcement of selected delegate: around 16 July 2021.<br class=""></div></span><span class=""> <br class=""></span><span class="">Nominations should be sent to secretariat [at] aso [dot] icann [dot] org by 27 June 2021 23:59 UTC, along with answers to the following questions (all questions are mandatory). A CV may also be provided.<br class=""></span>- Have you read the time commitment for the NomCom and are you willing to commit the time required to fulfil this role?<span class=""><div class="">- Have you been part of the NomCom in the past representing any other constituency?<br class=""></div><div class="">- How many ICANN/RIR meetings have you attended in the last five years? Which SOs/ACs do you actively follow?<br class=""></div><div class="">- Please briefly share why you would like to join the NomCom as the ASO-AC appointee.<br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">ASO Secretariat</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Regards,</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Ulka Athale</div><div class="">Senior Communications Officer</div><div class="">RIPE NCC</div></span><span class=""><br class=""></span></div></body></html>