Report to the NCUC on the ICANN82 NomCom Meeting (Seattle, March 2025)

[Hakikur Rahman]

Noted with thanks.



Best regards,

Hakikur






---- On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:49:00 +0600 James Gannon <james at POLICYWONK.XYZ> wrote ---



Hi everyone,

I’m back from ICANN82 in Seattle, where the NomCom held its latest training and working sessions from March 7-9, 2025. This meeting marked a key phase in our work, as we move from the application period into assessment and shortlisting. As your NCUC delegate, I want to provide an update on what was covered, my participation, and what’s next.

Key Takeaways from ICANN82

Candidate Assessment Training & Process Overview

A major focus was preparing for the next phase of our work: assessing and shortlisting candidates. We had two in-depth sessions on the NomCom’s assessment process, covering:

Pre-screening & application review – Initial evaluations of applications.

Soft Dive & Deep Dive – More detailed evaluations, including virtual interviews.

Shortlisting Phases – The first round of shortlisting in April, followed by virtual interviews and a second shortlisting in May.


We also had a two-part Effective Interviewing training, which provided practical strategies for evaluating candidates fairly and consistently.

NomCom Operations & Subcommittee Updates

Polling, Voting, and Quorum: We reviewed how voting processes will work, ensuring we have clear procedures in place.

Recruitment Services Update: The external recruitment firm provided an update on outreach efforts.

Subcommittee Updates: I attended the Application, Outreach, and Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) updates to stay informed on cross-committee efforts.


Upcoming Intercessional Meeting in Los Angeles

The NomCom will meet for an intercessional in Los Angeles in April, where we will review the first slate of candidates for assessment. This will be a critical step in narrowing down the applicant pool and preparing for the next stages of the selection process.

Reminder: Applications Close on March 28th

A quick reminder that applications for open leadership positions (including the PTI Board seat) are still open until March 28, 2025, at 23:59 UTC. If you know anyone who would be a great fit, please encourage them to apply! More details here: http://go.icann.org/4gkcUnn.

My Participation & Next Steps

Recommendations Subcommittee Work – We had dedicated time on the final day to work on our review of the NomCom Operating Manual and Handbook. Transparency remains a top focus, and we’re working through updates alongside Mike.

Assessment & Shortlisting – The next big step is evaluating applications, with the first shortlist happening at our April intercessional in Los Angeles.

ICANN83 & Further Work – NomCom’s work continues beyond ICANN82, leading up to ICANN83 and our final candidate selections.


Final Thoughts

ICANN82 was an important milestone, solidifying our process as we move into candidate evaluations. I’ll continue pushing for transparency within the NomCom and ensuring the process remains fair and accountable. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!

Best,
James Gannon
NCUC Delegate to the ICANN Nominating Committee


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James Gannon

Owner - Policywonk Consulting, Dublin, Ireland.

Board Member – PTI (IANA), Los
Angeles, California, USA

https://calendly.com/policywonk/
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