[NCSG-PC] Fwd: [NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: Call for candidates - GNSO Liaison to the GAC

Arsène Tungali arsenebaguma at gmail.com
Thu Sep 7 15:46:28 EEST 2017


Good that we can wait until tomorrow to make a final decision, provided we have another candidate showing up!

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> On Sep 7, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji at ymca.gm> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Rafik,
> 
> Same here,  I definitely share Ayden's thought on this, Julf has my support.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Poncelet
> 
>> On 7 September 2017 at 11:50, Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com> wrote:
>> Thanks, Tapani, Rafik-
>> 
>> I have no reservations about endorsing Julf's bid to serve as the GNSO Liaison to the GAC. This sounds to me like a full-time job; I'm surprised anyone would volunteer!
>> 
>> That said, I have heard of at least one other individual being interested in taking on this role, so I would suggest that we do one final call on the NCSG-Discuss list making clear tomorrow's hard deadline for applications being sent to the GNSO Secretariat.
>> 
>> Best wishes, Ayden  
>> 
>> 
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: Re: [NCSG-PC] Fwd: [NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: Call for candidates - GNSO Liaison to the GAC
>>> Local Time: 7 September 2017 10:18 AM
>>> UTC Time: 7 September 2017 09:18
>>> From: rafik.dammak at gmail.com
>>> To: Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg at tapani.tarvainen.info>
>>> NCSG PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>
>>> 
>>> with the application attached 
>>> 
>>> Rafik
>>> 
>>> 2017-09-07 18:14 GMT+09:00 Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> 
>>>> please find attached the application sent by Julf for our review.
>>>> we will see if we receive more applications.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> 
>>>> Rafik
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 2017-09-07 8:49 GMT+09:00 Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com>:
>>>>> Hi Tapani,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks for the message, yes we discussed this is a task for Policy Committee.
>>>>> the constraint is that the deadline for submission is the 8th September(this Friday). 
>>>>> 
>>>>> we need to get the list of those of expressed interests with the filled template. can you please relay the SOI you got so far?
>>>>> 
>>>>> for policy committee, we will discuss the candidate's endorsement on the mailing list. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> best,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Rafik
>>>>> 
>>>>> 2017-09-06 13:20 GMT+09:00 Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg at tapani.tarvainen.info>:
>>>>>> Dear PC members,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> In case you missed the below in ncsg-discuss, I called out for
>>>>>> volunteers for GAC liaison position. I was in a bit of a rush and
>>>>>> didn't think it through, but of course endorsement on behalf of NCSG
>>>>>> would belong to the PC rather than EC, so I'll let Rafik take over
>>>>>> here (still up to Farzaneh to decide if NCUC wants to endorse someone
>>>>>> on their own - as far as I can tell constituencies can endorse
>>>>>> candidates here as well as SGs).
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> So far I've received one definite expression of interest, namely from
>>>>>> Julf Helsingius. I'll let you know immediately if I get more.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tapani
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Forwarded message from Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg at TAPANI.TARVAINEN.INFO> -----
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dear all,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> A reminder, GNSO GAC liaison position will be vacant after Abu Dhabi.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> This isn't a position we're entitled to, we can only endorse people
>>>>>> if we so choose.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> If you think you qualify and are interested and want NCSG endorsement,
>>>>>> please let me know ASAP, preferably right now, Cc: Farzaneh. Deadline
>>>>>> is this Friday, so please act before that!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> For details see below.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tapani
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Forwarded message from Terri Agnew <terri.agnew at icann.org> -----
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dear All,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> As you may be aware,  the current GNSO liaison to the GAC has indicated that
>>>>>> he will step down as GAC Liaison at ICANN60, a call for volunteers is hereby
>>>>>> launched to identify new candidates. You will find further details in the
>>>>>> attached document concerning the required skills and expertise, as well as
>>>>>> the selection process. In relation to nominating candidates, please note the
>>>>>> leadership of each Stakeholder Group / Constituency may submit the
>>>>>> application of its candidate(s), which should include at a minimum a link to
>>>>>> a completed and current statement of interest as well as a brief note
>>>>>> explaining why the candidate has applied for this role and how the candidate
>>>>>> meets the specific requirements by 8 September 2017 at the latest to the
>>>>>> GNSO Secretariat (gnso-secs at icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs at icann.org> ).
>>>>>> Candidates are requested to complete the attached application template.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the
>>>>>> GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs at icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs at icann.org> .
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> GNSO Secretariat
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> REQUEST FOR CANDIDATES – GNSO LIAISON TO THE GAC
>>>>>> Candidates are invited for Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO) Liaison to the
>>>>>> Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Background
>>>>>> As part of the discussions within ICANN between the GNSO and GAC,  on  how  to  facilitate  early
>>>>>> engagement of the GAC in GNSO policy development activities, the  option  of  appointing  a  GNSO
>>>>>> liaison to the GAC has been proposed as one of the mechanisms to explore. As such,  the  GAC-GNSO
>>>>>> Consultation  Group  (CG)  on  GAC  Early  Engagement  in  GNSO  policy  development   activities
>>>>>> implemented a two-year pilot program in FY15-16 (starting 1 July 2014  to  30  June  2016).  This
>>>>>> mechanism was evaluated by the CG which recommended  in  March  2016  to  the  GAC  and  GNSO  to
>>>>>> transform this pilot into a permanent role.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Objective
>>>>>> The GNSO liaison to  the  GAC  (hereafter  “the  Liaison”)  will  be  primarily  responsible  for
>>>>>> providing timely updates to the GAC on GNSO policy development activities in order to  complement
>>>>>> the existing notification processes as well answering  questions  in  relation  to  these  (GNSO)
>>>>>> activities that GAC members may have. Furthermore, the Liaison will be responsible for  providing
>>>>>> the GNSO Council with regular updates on progress, including on GAC activities,  specifically  in
>>>>>> so far as these relate to  issues  of  interest  to  the  GNSO.  The  objective  of  the  liaison
>>>>>> mechanism, in combination with some of the other mechanisms that the CG is exploring, as well  as
>>>>>> existing early engagement tools, will be to facilitate effective early engagement of the  GAC  as
>>>>>> well as generally assist with flow of information between the GAC and the GNSO.  In  addition  to
>>>>>> these existing engagement tools, regular co-ordination calls are  to  be  scheduled  between  the
>>>>>> GNSO Liaison to the GAC and the GAC Secretariat to ascertain that all  the  relevant  information
>>>>>> has been received by the GAC and progress is being made, following which a regular status  update
>>>>>> is provided by the Liaison to the GNSO Council.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Skills and Experience
>>>>>>  • Significant experience in and knowledge of the GNSO policy development process as well  as  of
>>>>>>    recent and current policy work under discussion and / or review in the GNSO
>>>>>>  • Availability to travel to and participate in GAC meetings during the course of ICANN  meetings
>>>>>>    and also, where applicable, intercessional meetings (via teleconference)
>>>>>>  • A former or recently departed GNSO Councilor is likely to be well-qualified for  the  position
>>>>>>    but this is not a necessary criterion for the Liaison.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Responsibilities
>>>>>>  • Attend and participate as  required  in  GAC  meetings  during  ICANN  meetings  and  possible
>>>>>>    intercessional meetings (Note: travel funding is available for the ICANN meetings  should  the
>>>>>>    Liaison otherwise not be able to attend an ICANN meeting)
>>>>>>  • Represent and communicate the policy work of the GNSO in a neutral and objective manner
>>>>>>  • Liaise with ICANN policy staff who may assist, as  needed,  in  the  preparation  of  briefing
>>>>>>    materials and/or responses to questions
>>>>>>  • Liaise with relevant working groups, utilizing GNSO Council liaisons where required, in  order
>>>>>>    to be continuously current and knowledgeable on work in progress
>>>>>>  • Provide regular updates to the GNSO Council
>>>>>>  • Guide the GAC in opportunities for early engagement
>>>>>>  • Keep the GAC updated on how its early input was considered by the GNSO
>>>>>>  • Assist in the facilitation of GAC-GNSO discussions in  cases  where  GAC  early  input  is  in
>>>>>>    conflict with GNSO views
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Practical Working
>>>>>>  • Attend all GAC open meetings and be allowed to request the floor
>>>>>>  • Attend GAC closed meetings discussing GNSO related topics and be allowed to request the floor
>>>>>>  • Attend GAC conference calls by invitation and accordingly be allowed to request the floor
>>>>>>  • Join GAC working groups by invitation and accordingly be allowed to request the floor
>>>>>>  • Will not be on the GAC mailing list but may send to it t through the mailing  list  admin  and
>>>>>>    receives replies by being cc’d
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Application Process
>>>>>> 1. The leadership of each Stakeholder Group / Constituency may submit the application of its
>>>>>>    candidate(s), which should include at a minimum a link to a completed and current statement of
>>>>>>    interest as well as a brief note explaining why the candidate has applied for this role and
>>>>>>    how the candidate meets the specific requirements by 8 September 2017 at the latest to the
>>>>>>    GNSO Secretariat (gnso-secs at icann.org). Candidates are requested to complete the attached
>>>>>>    application template.
>>>>>> 2. The GNSO Secretariat will relay the applications received by the deadline to the SSC by 10
>>>>>>    September 2017.
>>>>>> 3. The SSC will review the applications received and rank these taking into account the skills
>>>>>>    and experience required as outlined in this call for volunteers by 8 October 2017.
>>>>>> 4. Based on the outcome of the ranking process, the SSC will contact the nr 1 candidate to
>>>>>>    confirm the proposed selection by 11 October 2017 and confirm that the candidate is still
>>>>>>    available.
>>>>>> 5. The SSC will submit its recommendation to the GNSO Council in the form of a motion for
>>>>>>    confirmation of GNSO Liaison to the GAC to the GNSO Council by 16 October 2017 at the latest.
>>>>>> 6. Consideration of motion and approval of candidate by GNSO Council during GNSO Council meeting
>>>>>>    on 1 November 2017.
>>>>>> 7. Confirmation of candidate to GAC leadership (by 3 November 2017).
>>>>>> 8. GNSO Liaison to the GAC officially takes up its role (by 3 November 2017).
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Please note that the name of applicants will be made public unless an applicant specifically
>>>>>> states in his/her application that his/her name should be kept confidential.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Removal
>>>>>> In the case of significant issues identified with  the  performance  of  the  liaison,  the  GNSO
>>>>>> Council Leadership, in consultation with the GAC Leadership, may decide to remove  (and  possibly
>>>>>> replace) the Liaison at any point during the Liaison’s term.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Review and Renewal
>>>>>> The role is reviewed and the liaison is reconfirmed by the GNSO Council  in  its  position  every
>>>>>> year, unless the Liaison has indicated that he/she is no longer available  to  continue  in  this
>>>>>> role in which case a new selection process as outlined above will take place.  As  part  of  this
>>>>>> review, the GNSO Council is expected to request the GAC and/or GAC Secretariat for input  on  the
>>>>>> role and functioning of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> APPLICATION TEMPLATE
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> |Name                              |                                                |
>>>>>> |Affiliation                       |                                                |
>>>>>> |Please provide an overview of your|                                                |
>>>>>> |experience/expertise with GNSO    |                                                |
>>>>>> |policy development processes      |                                                |
>>>>>> |Please provide an overview of your|                                                |
>>>>>> |Previous engagements in GNSO work |                                                |
>>>>>> |in a leadership capacity          |                                                |
>>>>>> |Please describe your familiarity  |                                                |
>>>>>> |with GAC processes, including GAC |                                                |
>>>>>> |engagement in GNSO policy         |                                                |
>>>>>> |development                       |                                                |
>>>>>> |Please provide any other          |                                                |
>>>>>> |information that demonstrates your|                                                |
>>>>>> |qualifications for this position. |                                                |
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- End forwarded message -----
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- End forwarded message -----
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