[gnso-rds-pdp-wg] Call for volunteers - Next-Generation RDS WG Leadership

Wed Jan 27 09:59:10 UTC 2016

Hello everyone

Following yesterday’s call, I would like to volunteer for the leadership group.  I can either chair the working group as an independent expert as I have no affiliation with any particular organisation or stakeholder group.  I can also work in a vice chair role to provide the same independence, objectivity and subject matter expertise.  I have, fortunately, the time available to steer this large and complex project and can meet the requirements of a rotated time zone to serve all members of the group.

I have set out below some brief answers to the questions which Marika has asked volunteers to respond to:

1)    Existing Stakeholder Group affiliations (if any)
None at present but historically I have worked within the Registrars, Registries, Business Constituency and the ccNSO.

2)    Relevant past PDP(s) or WG(s) in which you participated
I have worked within the ICANN environment since 1999, commencing my work within the ccNSO as an elected board director of .auDA.  At that time, I chaired a diverse stakeholder group that devised binding contractual conditions for Australian registrars.

Since then I have worked for and within ICANN in a variety of projects including:

1.  the 2004 new top level domain application process, chairing the Sponsorship and Other Issues Evaluation Committee.  Subsequently served as an expert witness in the ICM Registry/ICANN international arbitration
2.  lead ICANN staff member for the 2005 policy development process for the introduction of new TLDs which led to the 2012 round of new TLDs
3.  lead ICANN staff member for the 2006 policy development process for registry contractual terms and conditions which developed modified registry terms and conditions
4.  supporting more than 40 applications for new TLDs for a wide variety of applicants through application, evaluation and contract signing
5.  2015 co-chair of the new TLDs Subsequent Rounds working group to draft materials for discussion of the next round of new TLDs

More information and publications can be found at http://www.lizwilliams.net/.

3)    Leadership experience

I have held a wide variety of leadership positions and am currently developing a portfolio of board directorships focused on IT and higher education and the digital economy.  I am a member of Women on Boards (UK & Australia), ISOC and Women in Telecoms and Technology.

4)    Perspective on the WHOIS issues and RDS

I am very familiar with all the complex and very complicated issues surrounding the progression from legacy WHOIS requirements to a new RDS.  I do not, however, have any preconceived ideas about what policy recommendations may arise from this policy development process.  Balancing the obligations of ICANN contracted parties with the rights and responsibilities of other stakeholders is a delicate balance that will continually evolve.

5)    Ability to devote sufficient time

I have the time available to devote to the project and fulfil the requirements of the role and for the full term of the process.  I have some ideas about facilitating effective working procedures and processes to manage the very large membership group and the observers and would work with the ICANN policy staff and the leadership group to analyse what could work best.

6)    Preference for chair/co-chair or vice-chair position, if any.

I would prefer to act as the independent chair and provide support and assistance to four other vice chairs which may come from the Stakeholder Groups, as outlined in the call yesterday.  However, I am equally willing to act as a vice chair and provide the same level of input, expertise and commitment.

I look forward to working with the group on this important work.

Liz

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On 26 Jan 2016, at 21:28, Marika Konings <marika.konings at icann.org<mailto:marika.konings at icann.org>> wrote:

Dear All,

As discussed during today’s meeting, this constitutes the call for volunteers for individuals interested to take on a leadership role in the Next-Generation RDS PDP Working Group. Before volunteering, you are strongly encouraged to review the attached document, which outlines the anticipated tasks as well as the desirable skills of a WG Chair.

From the WG’s comments it is clear that the WG is ideally looking for individuals that have both knowledge of the subject matter as well as expertise in chairing a (PDP) Working Group. The WG discussed that the leadership team should not be too big nor too small (max. 4?) and ideally include individuals that have diverse perspectives on this issue as this is expected to facilitate the management of the Working Group. Once confirmed, the leadership team is expected to work out amongst themselves whether it takes the form of chair-vice-chairs or co-chairs.

Those interested in volunteering for a leadership role are encouraged to share their name with the mailing list and include a short expression of interest in which you outline your relevant knowledge and expertise, as well whether you have any specific preference for a chair or vice-chair role. Your expression of interest is expected to include at a minimum:

1)    Existing Stakeholder Group affiliations (if any)

2)    Relevant past PDP(s) or WG(s) in which you participated

3)    Leadership experience

4)    Perspective on the WHOIS issues and RDS

5)    Ability to devote sufficient time

6)    Preference for chair/co-chair or vice-chair position, if any.

As a reminder, the leadership team, regardless of their interests and affiliations, is expected to take a neutral stance in moderating discussion and leading the WG to consensus.

The Working Group is expected to consider the list of volunteers as well as leadership composition further during its meeting on 9 February.

Best regards,

Marika
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