[RSSAC Caucus] Nomination Period: RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee

Wed Jun 12 18:47:47 UTC 2019

Hello,
  I have to say that I served in Nomcom with Amir and my thoughts are that he is an excellent professional and a very well prepared person.  I have not doubt he would do a terrific job.

Thanks, 

On June 12, 2019 2:40:02 PM GMT-04:00, Amir Qayyum <qayyum at gmail.com> wrote:
>Dear all,
>
>I am interested to volunteer myself as the liaison to Nominating
>Committee. I believe I have the motivation and experience to serve in
>this position, as I already served as a NomCom member before, from
>2015 to 2017. I have read the section 1.2.6, and I feel that I also
>fulfil the role requirements (discretion, management skills, and
>considerable time commitment). I have also shown commitment to work on
>behalf of RSSAC, while working as Fellowship Selection Committee
>member (2018 - 2019). My brief profile is already available under the
>ICANN Nominating Committee 2016 and 2017, which briefly describes my
>work at IETF, and with other professional entities like IEEE, ISOC,
>etc.
>
>Brief profile under NomCom 2017 (2016 - 2017):
>https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2016-members-2016-02-18-en
>
>Almost same profile under NomCom 2016 (2015 - 2016):
>https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2017-members-2016-12-13-en
>
>If considered for this position, I hope to come up to the expectations
>of RSSAC, for this role.
>
>Amir
>
>
>On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 12:19 AM Ozan Sahin <ozan.sahin at icann.org>
>wrote:
>>
>> Dear RSSAC Caucus Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> It is time to begin the selection process for the Outgoing RSSAC
>Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee. Please refer to this page
>for more information about the Nominating Committee. I have also copied
>below the relevant sections from “RSSAC000v3: 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 10 July. The RSSAC will
>then consider the slate of candidates at its 6 August teleconference.
>>
>>
>>
>> As you may recall, the RSSAC appointed Alejandro Acosta to this role
>in 2015 and re-appointed him in 2016, 2017, and 2018. As announced
>during the RSSAC monthly teleconference on 4 June, Alejandro will not
>be available this time for re-appointment.
>>
>>
>>
>> The RSSAC Co-Chairs appreciate your consideration. Please do not
>hesitate to contact the RSSAC Co-Chairs or support staff with any
>questions or concerns.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Ozan Sahin on behalf of
>>
>> Fred Baker and Brad Verd
>>
>> RSSAC Co-Chairs
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 1.2.6.5 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
>1.2.6.8) 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 1.2.6.8 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 presiding Co-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 run-off 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 Co-Chairs 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.
>>
>>
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