[RZERC] RZERC Chair Election: Call for Nominations

[Danielle Rutherford]

Dear RZERC members,

This is a friendly reminder about the ongoing nomination period for RZERC chair.

Best,
Danielle

From: RZERC <rzerc-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of RZERC List <rzerc at icann.org>
Reply-To: Danielle Rutherford <danielle.rutherford at icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 03:40
To: RZERC List <rzerc at icann.org>
Subject: [RZERC] RZERC Chair Election: Call for Nominations


Dear RZERC members,


As discussed in the January 2023 teleconference, Tim’s first term as RZERC Chair will be complete as of the next RZERC meeting scheduled for 18 April 2023. We are starting off the Chair selection process today to select the next RZERC Chair.


Chair Selection Timeline

  *   Nominations Open: 21 March 2023
  *   Nominations Close: 11 April 2023
  *   RZERC Meeting for candidates to accept/reject nominations: 18 April 2023
  *   Online voting period (if needed): 18-25 April 2023


Chair Duties

The Chair’s duties are as follows:

  *   The Chair of the Committee is responsible for setting agendas and chairing the meeting, as well as working closely with ICANN Staff on the Committee’s business.
  *   The Chair represents RZERC at ICANN meetings and other venues and when the need arises. Unless explicitly tasked by the Committee, the chair will speak as a member, not for the Committee.
  *   RZERC Chair coordinates, when required, the interaction with ICANN SO/ACs and other committees as appropriate. He also coordinates the work of the Committee and may delegate one or more of these duties as needed or appropriate.


Chair Eligibility and Terms

Per the operational procedures, all members of the Committee are eligible to be selected as Chair. Members may nominate themselves for the Chair position. A person may only serve for two consecutive terms. The eligibility status for a previous Chair is reset one year after having stepped down. The term of the Chair ends at the earlier of (i) the close of the first Committee meeting held after the two-year anniversary of the Chair's appointment; or (ii) the Chair's leaving of the Committee.


Chair Selection Procedure

  *   One month prior to the election, nominees will be accepted for the Chair position from the RZERC members and announced on the distribution list. RZERC members can also self-nominate. Nominations will be accepted up until one week before the election.
  *   During the meeting that includes selection of a chair on its announced agenda, all nominees will indicate their intentions: to accept or to decline their nomination. There will be an opportunity for the nominees to address the Committee about their candidacy.
  *   In the event that only one candidate is standing for election, the Committee may select the new Chair by acclamation.
  *   In the event that two or more candidates are standing for election, staff will make arrangements for an online anonymous vote as soon as practical after the meeting that includes selection of the chair.
  *   Committee members will indicate their selection anonymously via an online system within 7 days after the poll opens. A simple majority (half plus one) of the members will establish the new Chair.
  *   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 one nominee achieves a simple majority. In the event of a tie, candidates will get some time on the next call to address the group, after which another vote occurs. A subsequent tie initiates an immediate coin toss.


Please send your nominations to me (danielle.rutherford at icann.org<mailto:danielle.rutherford at icann.org>) by COB everywhere 11 April 2023.


Best,

Danielle Rutherford
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