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

Thu Apr 7 09:41:05 UTC 2022

I second this motion: Abdulkarim's self-nomination for the NomCom.

Dessalegn

On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 4:33 PM Amir Qayyum <qayyum at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> As far as I know Abdulkarim and his work in ICANN / RSSAC Caucus, I
> feel no hesitation in supporting his candidature for the NomCom.
>
> Amir
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 3:36 PM ABDULKARIM OLOYEDE
> <oloyede.aa at unilorin.edu.ng> wrote:
> >
> > 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  OR  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 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, 25 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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