[NCSG-PC] Fwd: [NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: Call for candidates - GNSO Liaison to the GAC
Poncelet Ileleji
pileleji at ymca.gm
Thu Sep 7 14:13:13 EEST 2017
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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