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

[Tapani Tarvainen]

Hi Rafik, all,

So far I've only got one, Julf. I'll ask him to fill the template,
in the meantime here's his SOI:

https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Johan+%28Julf%29+Helsingius+SOI

Tapani

On Sep 07 08:49, Rafik Dammak (rafik.dammak at gmail.com) wrote:

> 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 -----