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<p class=MsoNormal><a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm">http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm</a><br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Call for Expressions of Interest for 2010-2011 Nominating
Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>9 July 2010<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>ICANN is immediately seeking expressions of
interest for the 2010-2011 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Overview<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in
its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will
serve in key leadership positions within ICANN’s supporting organizations
(SO) and advisory committees (AC) in accordance with ICANN’s Bylaws. <span
lang=EN-US>The Chair is a non-voting member of the NomCom selected by
ICANN’s Board to serve until the conclusion of the next ICANN annual
meeting.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>To properly serve as Chair, the selected
individual must have: (i) adequate time available to undertake the role; (ii)
excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 22 - 23
members; (iii) a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each
position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates; (iv) experience on or
with a Board of Directors; (v) strong organization and leadership skills; (vi)
ability to remain unbiased; (vii) no conflicts of interest, and (viii) a
thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in ICANN Bylaws
relating to the NomCom (see </span><a
href="http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII"><span lang=EN-US>http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII</span></a><span
lang=EN-US>).<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>No person who is an employee of or is a
paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve
as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Duties and Responsibilities<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Reviews the NomCom policies and
procedures with the committee members and supporting staff and ensures that all
activities of the NomCom are in compliance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Plans, schedules and chairs
NomCom meetings as required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Appoints non-voting Associate
Chair if so desired. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Reports to ICANN Board on
status of the NomCom. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Prepares and publishes the
NomCom report. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Coordinates due diligence on
nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN’s General Counsel and any
outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Conducts outreach with ICANN Constituencies,
ACs and SOs (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and other bodies
outside ICANN. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>With other committee members,
reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references
submitted during NomCom process; additionally schedules and manages both
telephone and face-to-face interviews with selected candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Ensures NomCom records are
secure and then deleted at the end of the year, with the exception of
Statements of Interest that candidates want ICANN to retain for the NomCom for
future consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Approves outreach/advertising
methods for attracting candidates. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Ensures all potential nominees
are notified of final results, and all candidates on the result of elections
results in a timely and confidential manner. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Approves posting of NomCom
announcements on ICANN website. <br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>For more specifics about the activities and
time involvement of the NomCom Chair see </span><a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-09jul10-en.htm"><span
lang=EN-US>this attached chart</span></a><span lang=EN-US>.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Further, for more information about the
NomCom see </span><a href="http://nomcom.icann.org/"><span lang=EN-US>http://nomcom.icann.org/</span></a><span
lang=EN-US>.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Expenses<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>All reasonable travel expenses and
administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the duties as NomCom
Chair in accordance with ICANN’s policies will be reimbursed by ICANN
upon the Chair’s submission to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Expressions of Interest<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Expressions of Interest, which will be
maintained as confidential, should be sent to </span><a
href="mailto:NomComChair2010@icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>NomComChair2010@icann.org</span></a><span
lang=EN-US> no later than 26 July 2010.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Glen de Saint Géry<br>
GNSO Secretariat<br>
<a href="mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<a href="http://gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">http://gnso.icann.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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