SSC Assignment Overview
Last year the SSC went through a selection process to recommend candidates for the ATRT3 (details here). The start of the ATRT3 was then delayed to allow for conversations and public consultation on the schedule of ICANN reviews (see public comments on short-term and long-term options to adjust the timeline of reviews). ICANN Org is now recommending to the Board that that ATRT3 begin in January 2019. The GNSO has been asked to finalize its slate of candidates by 31 October. The GNSO has opened an Expression of Interest for this purpose.
Some time has passed since the original call for volunteers, and the GNSO is now asking the SSC to ensure that the GNSO has a full slate of candidates to put forward. At least two of the original primary candidates and at least one of the additional candidates will need to be replaced. The SSC may also choose to re-evaluate the full slate of additional candidates in light of new applications to ensure balance of skills and experience in the pool of candidates. The additional candidates may be selected by SO/AC leaders if there are remaining slots to be filled and/or to ensure diversity.
Note: For this selection process, Wolf-Ulrich Knoben will serve as an alternate for Osvaldo Novoa. Maxim Alzoba will serve as an alternate for Erica Varlese.
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