[RZERC] RZERC Chair Election: Call for Nominations

[Tim April]

Hello Fellow RZERC Members,

I am writing to self-nominate myself for a second term as the chair of 
the RZERC.

Thanks,

--tim

On 3 Apr 2023, at 9:00, Danielle Rutherford via RZERC wrote:

> 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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