[bc-gnso] ALERTS from the Secretariat: Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) | Call for Volunteer Members: Representing ICANN Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations
Benedetta Rossi
bc-secretariat at icann.org
Wed Feb 27 09:07:41 UTC 2013
Dear BC Members,
On Feb. 11th, 2013, ICANN posted a call for volunteers for nomination
for a Meeting Strategy Working Group. The deadline for submitting self
nominations is Sunday, March 3rd, 2013. This advisory by the BC
Secretariat is informational.
Please find below the link and text for ICANN's announcement and list of
necessary materials.
To date, three BC members have indicated their interest in submitting
their self nomination to ICANN [alpha by organizational affiliation]:
1. Michelle Chaplow, Andalucia.com
2. Liz Sweezey, Fairwinds Partners
3. Gabriela Szlak, E-Instituto
All three members are members in good standing, and along with any other
self nominees, should follow the process described in the ICANN materials.
It is important for all BC members to know that other CSG Constituencies
have members who are also nominating themselves. Given the number of
interested volunteers, and based on other similar nomination processes
that involve nominees across the three constituencies, normally, the CSG
Executive Committee [two reps per each of the three constituencies] has
undertaken a process for endorsement, if endorsement is possible. As BC
Secretariat, I leave this discussion to the two present participants in
the CSG Excom: Elisa Cooper, CSG Rep and Marilyn Cade, Chair/Alternate
CSG Rep.
However, all BC members will want to review the relevant materials. As
clearly noted in the ICANN materials, the number of representatives per
SO will be between 1 and 4, with no guarantee of any specific number.
Please find the link and ICANN announcement below for your convenience.
Again, any interested BC member should follow the self nomination
process. I would welcome your keeping the Secretariat informed so that
I can advise the BC Excomm of candidates who self nominate [such as the
three BC members above].
Discussion of process within the CSG is up to the two representatives of
the BC to the CSG Excomm - the CSG rep, Elisa Cooper and the
Chair/Alternate CSG rep, Marilyn Cade.
Please note from the process established by ICANN that direct submission
of materials is required. To facilitate the BC and then CSG process, it
would be helpful if you cc'd the BC Secretariat on your self nomination
materials.
Kind regards,
Benedetta Rossi
BC Secretariat
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Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) | Call for Volunteer Members:
Representing ICANN Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations
http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/call-for-volunteers-11feb13-en.htm
11 February 2013
In Short
In line with theBoard resolution
<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-02feb13-en.htm#2.a>adopted
on February the 2nd 2013,ICANNnow invites interested individuals to
apply for Volunteer Member positions – in representation of a Supporting
Organization or Advisory Committee – to serve on the Meeting Strategy
Working Group. Candidatures are to be submitted
tomswgcandidatures at icann.org
<mailto:mswgcandidatures at icann.org>by*Sunday, 3 March 2013 – 23:59 UTC*.
Please read below for more information and details on the application
procedure and Meeting Strategy Working Group mandate.
Background Information
ICANNhas committed to identifyingICANNMeeting locations two years in
advance.
After consideration that adoption of a prior Consolidated Meetings
Strategy proposal was not timely the Public Participation Committee
(PPC) initiated work to create a working group to address the meeting
location strategy.
The successful operation ofICANN's public meetings in all of the
geographic regions is an important part ofICANN's accountability and
transparency efforts. The action today will allow community members to
serve alongside Board members and staff in helping to develop a meetings
strategy that will align with community needs, while taking into account
the fiscal and facility requirements for these meetings.
In line with these requirements,ICANNnow invites interested individuals
to apply for a position of Volunteer Member, in representation of a
Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee, in the Meeting Strategy
Working Group (MSWG).
Composition of the MSWG
Members of the Board: Sébastien Bachollet (Chair), Chris Disspain;
Staff representatives: Sally Costerton (As selector designee by the
CEO), Nick Tomasso, Chris Gift;
Representatives of the relevantICANNAdvisory Committees and Supporting
Organizations^1
<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/call-for-volunteers-11feb13-en.htm#foot1>
. EachSOorACwill get between 1 to 4 seats:
* ASO
* ccNSO
* gNSO
* At-Large
* GAC
EachSOandACis encouraged to send a list of volunteers taking into
account the need for diversity and not limited to the number of seats
open. This will allow the selectors (the CEO or his designee and the
Chair of theWG) to balance the various factors more easily.
Membership is individual. Working Group Members are expected to attend
face-to-face meetings, conference calls and may not delegate membership
responsibilities.
Mandate & Mission
The mandate and Mission of Meeting Strategy Working Group is defined as
follows in the MSWG Charter:
To discuss and propose strategy for the structure, purpose and locations
forICANNPublic Meetings and conferences, starting in 2015.
Topics for consideration by the MSWG include:
* Number ofICANNmeetings per year,
* Other types of meetings and conferences (Global, regional, topic,
stakeholder…),
* Objectives of the Meetings and conferences,
* Organization of the Meetings and conferences,
* Localization (including rotation) of the Meetings and conferences,
* Role of local host,
* Visa and travel support,
* Role of hosts and sponsors,
* Expected language services to be provided atICANNmeetings and
conferences,
* Remote participation,
* Outreach (during the Meetings and conferences).
Methodology, Budget & Support
The working methodology will be determined by the Chairman, in
consultation with the working group, including:
* How often the working group will meet and how (telephonic,
face-to-face);
* Best time and day on which to meet;
* How long the meetings will last;
* When notice will be provided and when materials will be distributed
before the meeting.
English is the working language.
ICANNStaff support will be made available to the working group. External
expertise may be provided upon request.
Timeline
Proposed deadline for the deliverables of the working group, including
reporting requirements:
* Call for candidates: 12 February 2013 – 3 March 2013,
* Applications send to the relevantACorSO: 4 March 2013,
* List of applicants supported by the relevantSOandACsend to
the selectors: 14 March 2013,
* Publication of the list of the members of the MSWG: 20 March 2013,
* First meeting of the MSWG: week of 25 March 2013,
* Discussion in Beijing,
* Draft initial report: 21 May 2013,
* Draft report for comments: 21 June 2013,
* Comment period: 21 June 2013 to 26 July 2013,
* Discussion in Durban: 12 July 2013,
* Reply Comment period: 26 July 2013 to 30 August 2013,
* Last report to the community: 10 October 2013,
* Final report to the Board: 28 October 2013,
* Board decision during the Buenos AiresICANNMeeting.
Desired Skillset
Applicants should possess the following professional and personal skills:
* Knowledge ofICANNand its working practices and culture;
* Knowledge of international meetings;
* Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude;
* Willingness to learn;
* Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or
preconceptions;
* Commitment to devote sufficient personal time to the review process.
Call for Applicants
This call is solely intended for individuals interested in applying for
a position of Volunteer Member, in representation of a Supporting
Organization or Advisory Committee, on the Meeting Strategy Working
Group (MSWG).
How to apply?
How to Apply for the Position of Volunteer Member for the MSWG
Interested individuals are invited to provide the following:
* A resume (maximum three pages);
* A letter of motivation;
* A Declaration of Interests (the template may be found
at:http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/coi-declaration-affirmation-14feb13-en.pdf[PDF,
34 KB])
* The Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee he/she wishes to
represent;
* Any additional information the Support Organization or Advisory
Committee may require to reach its decision on endorsement.
Candidatures will be forwarded to the Supporting Organization (SO)
or Advisory Committee (AC) identified by the applicant, for
endorsement. SO/AC endorsement will be factored into the selection
process;
Candidatures should be emailed tomswgcandidatures at icann.org
<mailto:mswgcandidatures at icann.org>.
The list of all candidates will be published on theICANNwebsite.
Deadline
Candidatures will be accepted until_Sunday, 3 March 2013 – 23:59 UTC_.
Compensation
MSWG Members will not be remunerated. However, travel, meal and lodging
costs for appointed Members to participate in MSWG meetings will be
reimbursed upon request in accordance withICANN'scommunity travel
support guidelines <http://www.icann.org/en/news/in-focus/travel-support>.
Contact
Please contact Renate DeWulf atrenate.dewulf at icann.org
<mailto:renate.dewulf at icann.org>for any questions you may have.
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The Selectors will establish the number of positions on the MSWG
available for each SO/AC and then determine the composition of the MSWG
in line with a set of requirements and criteria including meeting
objectivity and independence requirements together with geographical and
gender factors. Only candidates who have received endorsement from a
relevant SO/ACs will be considered for membership.
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