[RZERC] RZERC Chair Election: Call for Nominations

Thu Apr 6 14:25:20 UTC 2023

Thank you Tim!

On Thu, 6 Apr 2023 at 02:02, Tim April via RZERC <rzerc at icann.org> wrote:

> 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) by COB
> everywhere 11 April 2023.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Danielle Rutherford
>
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