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

Wed Apr 6 10:36:16 UTC 2022

Dear Ozan and RSSAC Caucus Members,

I want to put myself forward to represent the RSSAC on the ICANN Nominating
Committee.

I believe I am suitable for this position based on my experience and
knowledge gained within and outside of ICANN.

I am an Associate Professor (Reader) of Wireless Telecommunications.  I
have over 60 publications in local and international journals from around
the World. I have also been representing Nigeria at the ITU since 2015.  I
have attended all the ITU world Congress since 2015. I am currently a Vice
Chairman for the ITU Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG). I
have previous experience in selecting high ranking officers as I was a
member of the Interview and Appointment selection committee that selected
and appointed the Vice-Chancellor for the University of York, UK in 2012,
Vice-Chancellor for the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2015 and
Vice-chancellor for Fountain University, Nigeria in 2016. I am also a Board
member for a Microfinance bank in Nigeria, where I have been able to
understand the roles and functions of Board members.  I have participated
in the recruitment process for more than 10 staff members for the Bank.
Furthermore, during my time as the Head of the Department at the
University of Ilorin, I also participated in recruiting both academic and
Non-academic staff members. I also served as the Co-chair for the AFRINIC
policy development working group, among other roles.

 I have attended ( 2ice as a fellow and others as self-sponsored)  all
ICANN meetings since I was a fellow at ICANN 60 in Puerto Rico based on my
commitment to ICANN. I have been very active within ICANN and I was
selected by this same nominating committee to be an ALAC member in 2018 for
2 years. Before, during and after my time as an ALAC member, I have also
contributed to a number of statements and documents within ICANN. Also as
an ALAC member selected by the NOMCOM,  I went through the entire process
up till my selection. Therefore, I am in a way, familiar with the NOMCOM
interview and selection process from an applicant's point of view. I have
also served on various ICANN committees and working groups such as
Fellowship Section Committe, NextGen Selection Committee, EPDP on IDN, and
Community Excellence award Committe among others. Some of these committees
are selection committees therefore, I would be able to use the experience
gained from these committees if appointed to the Nominating Committe to
represent the RSSAC.  I have also served the RSSAC as the Working Party
leader, where I gained experience in the workings of the RSSAC.

I have always been diligent and committed to whatever I choose to do. I
hope to represent the RSACC by bringing some of my experience I previously
gained to play while gaining new experiences.
I would ensure that if appointed to NOMCOM to serve in the best Intrest of
ICANN and also make sure I carry the RSSAC caucus along.

Thank You

*Dr. Abdulkarim A.Oloyede*.
*- Research fellow, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)*
*- Associate Professor, **Department of Telecommunications Science, Ilorin,
Nigeria *
*-Post Doctoral Researcher** (Rutherford Commonwealth Fellow)**, The
University of York, York UK*
*-Vice-Chairman, ITU-D Telecommunications Development Advisory Group
(TDAG), **International Telecommunication Union (ITU)(2017-2021).*
*-Vice Rappattour,  ITU-D Study group 2  /Question 5 (2018-2022)*
*-Co-Chair, **AFRINIC  Policy Development Working Group (PDWG)(2019-2020)*
*-Member,  At Large Advisory Council (ALAC )  to  *Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers* (ICANN ) Board **(2019-2021)*

*-Co-Founder, GreenICT initiative, A Nigerian based NGO  *
*Alternative Emails: olouss at yahoo.com <olouss at yahoo.com>  OR
 aao500 at york.ac.uk <aao500 at york.ac.uk>*

On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 7:12 PM 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 2023 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom). The role
> is a one-year term beginning at the conclusion of the Annual General
> Meeting to be held during ICANN75 in September 2022. Please refer to this
> page <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2022> for more information about
> the Nominating Committee and NomCom Delegate Job Description attached. I
> have also copied below the relevant sections from “RSSAC000v6:
> 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 Monday, 2**5 April 2022*. The RSSAC
> will then consider the slate of candidates at its May teleconference.
>
>
>
> As you may recall, the RSSAC appointed Amir Qayyum to this role in 2019 (for
> service in 2020 ICANN NomCom), in 2020 (for service in 2021 ICANN NomCom)
> and in 2021 (for service in 2022 ICANN NomCom). Amir’s term will expire
> by ICANN75, the Annual General Meeting.
>
>
>
> The RSSAC Leadership appreciates your consideration. Please do not
> hesitate to contact the RSSAC Chair and Vice Chair or support staff with
> any questions or concerns.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Ozan Sahin on behalf of
>
> Fred Baker, RSSAC Chair and Ken Renard, RSSAC Vice Chair
>
>
>
> *1.2.8.6 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 unless there are no other candidates for the position.
> 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 1.2.8.9) 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.
>
>
>
> *1.2.8.9 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 RSSAC 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 runoff
> 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 RSSAC Chair
> 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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