Strategic plan - regional presence - '... immediate job openings for the position of Liaison Managers for multiple world regions'

[Alick Wilson <alick.wilson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ICANN has posted '... immediate job openings for the position of Liaison
Managers for multiple world regions.'
http://www.icann.org/general/jobs.htm#RegionalLiaisonManagers.

The job listing does not state the preferred location of the successful
candidates? Are the positions located in the two existing offices of Marina
del Rey and Brussels, or are they located in regional offices?

'I note that 'ICANN Staff posted the latest version of the Strategic Plan on
6 May 2005 and has extended the public comment period until 20 May 2005.'
http://www.icann.org/minutes/resolutions-03may05.htm.

I also note that Version 7.3 of the plan
http://www.icann.org/strategic-plan/strategic-plan-v7_3.pdf states
' In addition there are a number of areas that are included in this plan
that have been identified by the community through the consultation process
as needing more discussion and further work. Rather than attempt to deal
with these issues in the timeframe of the current plan, they are listed here
so that they can be given the detailed treatment that they need as part of
the next planning cycle. Those issues are:
...
. Determining whether ICANN should have segregated funds
. Clarifying the nature of ICANN's regional presences
... '

It seems inappropriate, then, to post these 'immediate job openings' when
1. Version 7.3 of the plan is still open for comment.
2. Version 7.3 proposes deferment and detailed treatment of issues related
to regional presence
3. The Board has not approved Version 7.3 of the plan or any variation
thereof.

Perhaps this is a logistics error, in which case the job listings should be
removed ASAP with appropriate notice. If it is not a logistics error, would
Board and/or staff please explain?

Alick Wilson