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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear Members</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Regarding the nomination period and election for
two BC Nominating Committee representatives, below is some background
information.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Best wishes</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Gary</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>-----------------------------------</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have copied various relevant parts from the ICANN
website but the entire documents can be found here:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://www.icann.org/en/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-08apr05.htm#VII">htthttp://www.icann.org/en/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-08apr05.htm#VII</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://nomcom.icann.org/">http://nomcom.icann.org</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://nomcom.icann.org/faqs.htm">http://nomcom.icann.org/faqs.htm</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I recommend that all candidates read these pages as
the information below is only a short summary.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>1. Criteria</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Article VII, Section 4 of the Bylaws states that
Delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be: </FONT></DIV>
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<P><A name=VII-4.1></A>1. 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;</P>
<P><A name=VII-4.2></A>2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the
Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;</P>
<P><A name=VII-4.3></A>3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will
consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;</P>
<P><A name=VII-4.4></A>4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any
fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or
commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee
responsibilities;</P>
<P><A name=VII-4.5></A>5. 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</P>
<P><A name=VII-4.6></A>6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in
written and spoken English.</P></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>2. Expectations</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nom Com members are expected to: </FONT></DIV>
<UL>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>engage in affirmative outreach and recruitment of
excellent candidates </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>read the submitted and gathered information about
each candidate under consideration </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>participate in Nom Com teleconferences </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>work diligently with Nom Com colleagues toward an
overall consensus on the best possible group of candidates to be selected
</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>adhere to the </FONT><A
href="http://nomcom.icann.org/ethics-2008.html"><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Code
of Ethics</FONT></A><FONT size=2 face=Arial> </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=2 face=Arial>attend a face-to-face meeting. The nominating
committee typically holds two meetings, one soon after the committee is
formed, and usually held concurrent with an ICANN meeting, and meeting later
in the year when the committee makes its selections. </FONT></LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Given the recruitment nature of Nom Com's work, it
will be particularly helpful if members have extensive personal networks of
contacts from outside, and within ICANN, that will support effective recruiting.
Furthermore it will be valuable for such delegates to also be prepared to
develop cross-constituency understanding to build consensus.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>3. Ineligibility</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial>1. No person who serves on the Nominating Committee
in any capacity shall be eligible for selection by any means to any position on
the Board or any other ICANN body having one or more membership positions that
the Nominating Committee is responsible for filling, until the conclusion of an
ICANN annual meeting that coincides with, or is after, the conclusion of that
person's service on the Nominating Committee.</FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><EM>[Gary: simply put, this means that while anyone
is serving on the Committee, they will not be able to stand for a position
on any of the ICANN bodies to which the Committee appoints. This
includes the ICANN board and the GNSO Council.]</EM></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2. No person who is an employee of or paid
consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve in any
of the Nominating Committee positions described in </FONT><A
href="http://www.icann.org/en/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-08apr05.htm#VII-2"><FONT
size=2 face=Arial>Section 2 of this Article</FONT></A><FONT size=2
face=Arial>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT size=2
face=Arial></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>4. Attendance</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Typically the Committee holds two
face-to-face meetings, typically in conjunction with an ICANN meeting, and a
selection meeting later in the year. There are occasional telephone
conferences.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Travel and accommodation expenses have been
provided to enable NomCom members to participate in the meetings.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>5. Terms of Office</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Nominating Committee representatives are appointed
for one year with a maximum term of two consecutive
years.</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>