[alac] Statement of Interest Form for potential At-Large NomCom Delegates

[ICANN At-Large - Denise Michel <michel@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you for your interest in serving as an At-Large Delegate to 
ICANN's Nominating Committee (see 
<http://www.alac.icann.org/announcements/announcement-04nov05.htm>). 
Background information is included below, along with a request for 
information from you*.  Please confirm your willingness to serve by 
sending this information* via return email (to committee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) 
by 27 November 2005:

* A resume or biography

* Brief responses to the following 3 questions:

1.  Why are you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee 
and what skills, knowledge or attitude would you contribute to the 
Committee in making its choice of members for the ICANN Board and other 
key positions?

2.  Briefly describe your experience (if any) with domain name system 
issues and/or Internet policy issues, and/or ICANN governance issues 
(these could be technical, managerial, political, legal, etc.).

3.  Briefly describe any current involvement you may have with ICANN 
constituency groups or their members (see www.icann.org for information 
on constituencies), or At-Large Structures or potential At-Large 
Structures (see http://www.alac.icann.org/applications/ for a list of 
these groups), or other advocacy or interest groups.

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Background

The ALAC is responsible for appointing 5 delegates to the Nominating 
Committee -- one from each geographic region. The ALAC seeks Nominating 
Committee delegates who are:

-- Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, 
with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience 
and competence with collegial large group decision-making;

-- Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet 
community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;

-- Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and 
accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;

-- Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal 
commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial 
objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities;

-- Persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential 
impact of ICANN's activities on the broader Internet community who are 
willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the 
reimbursement of certain expenses; and

-- Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken 
English.