[bc-gnso] Announcement of call for new Chair of Nominating Committee for 202-2012- 2013

["Marilyn Cade " <marilynscade@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Please take note of this announcement. This is an important responsibility and 
one with great impact on ICANN's integrity and accountability. 

The process for applying is noted in the announcement. 

It calls for a deep understanding of ICANN, no conflicts, and the ability to 
remain unbiased. 

Should you have questions, I can try to answer them, or refer you to staff. 

Marilyn Cade, BC Chair
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Call for Expressions of Interest for 2012-2013 NomCom Chair


20 August 2012
 



ICANN is immediately seeking expressions of interest for the 2012-2013 
Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair.
 
In accordance with ICANN's Bylaws, "[i]t is anticipated that upon the 
conclusion of the term of the Chair-Elect, the Chair-Elect will be appointed by 
the Board to the position of Chair." See Article VII, section 3.4.
 
But, the current NomCom Chair-Elect chose after the Prague meeting to not stand 
for NomCom Chair. That is why ICANN is now calling for those interested in 
serving as Chair of the 2012-2013 Nominating Committee to submit a statement of 
interest. All individuals who have expressed interest in serving as the 
Chair-Elect will be directly notified about being considered for Chair. 
Accordingly, if you have already submitted your statement of interest for 
Chair-Elect, you need not do so again for the Chair position.
 
For more information about the NomCom see: http://nomcom.icann.org/
 
Position Description - Nominating Committee Chair
 
This position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical 
aspects of conducting a world-wide search for individuals to fill various ICANN 
leadership positions. The NomCom Chair will be called on to schedule, organize 
and lead numerous in-person and telephonic meetings with a large committee of 
community members. The NomCom Chair is also responsible for managing the 
candidate identification and statement of interest process, with other 
committee members, and for managing the due diligence to be performed on 
nominated candidates, in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel and any 
retained outside firm(s). Throughout all NomCom activities, the Chair is 
responsible for ensuring that all NomCom operating rules and procedures are 
followed, and that all required documentation and reports are prepared in a 
timely fashion and provided to the proper parties as necessary.
 
Skills and Experience
 
To properly serve as the NomCom Chair, the selected individual must have:
 
(i) adequate time available to undertake the role;
 
(ii) excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 
20-21 members;
 
(iii) a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position 
for which the NomCom is selecting candidates;
 
(iv) experience on or with a Board of Directors of organizations with similar 
scale, scope and diversity as ICANN;
 
(v) strong organization and leadership skills;
 
(vi) ability to remain unbiased;
 
(vii) no conflicts of interest, and
 
(viii) a thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in 
ICANN Bylaws relating to the NomCom (see 
http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VII).
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
 1.
Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required, including ensuring posting 
schedules for public review. Please see attached for a Listing of the NomCom 
activities.

2.
Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired.

3.
Reports to ICANN Board and the community on status of the NomCom.

4.
Prepares and publishes the NomCom report.

5.
Ensures that NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed.

6.
Manages NomCom Selection Process, including:


(a) Approves outreach/advertising methods for attracting candidates.

(b) Conducts outreach with ICANN Constituencies, ACs and SOs (with Chairs of 
those groups), ICANN Board, and others.

(c) With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of 
Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during NomCom process

(d) Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with 
ICANN's General Counsel and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due 
diligence activities.

7.
Approves posting of NomCom announcements and schedules on ICANN website.

8.
Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained and archived.

 
Eligibility Exclusion
 
No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to ICANN (including the 
Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the 
post of Chair or Chair-Elect.
 
Expenses
 
All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of 
performing the duties as NomCom Chair or Chair-Elect in accordance with ICANN's 
policies will be reimbursed by ICANN upon the Chair or Chair-Elect's submission 
to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices.
 
Expressions of Interest
 
Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be 
sent to NomComChair2013@xxxxxxxxx no later than 4 September 2012.
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