SSC Assignment Overview
The SSC has been tasked with reviewing candidates for the GNSO representatives on the Pilot Holistic Review and recommending candidates for nomination to the GNSO Council. 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 18 July 2024 at the latest.
Under the new Bylaws, each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven applicants to serve on the Review Team. After SO/AC nomination process concludes, all nominations will be provided to the SO/AC leaders to conduct the selection process for the Review Team according to the specified expertise and geographic and gender diversity from the nominations received. The Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board).
From the Bylaw Section 4.6:
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(C)If any Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee has not nominated at least three prospective review team members, the Chairs of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees shall be responsible for the determination of whether all 21 SO/AC member seats shall be filled and, if so, how the seats should be allocated from among those nominated.
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Candidates
| Date Received | Name | Region | Seeking Endorsement from SO/AC Affiliation | SO/AC Nomination Received | Application Form |
| Theorose Elikplim Dzineku | North America | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Emmanuel Nnaemeka Vitus | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| James Gannon | Europe | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Pedro Lana | Latin America/Caribbean Islands | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Poncelet Ileleji | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Marie Pattullo | Europe | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Anil Jain | Asia/Australia/Pacific Islands | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Hector Ariel Manoff | Latin America/Caribbean Islands | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Sophie Hey | Europe | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Juliana Harsianti | Asia/Australia/Pacific Islands | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Caleb Ogundele | North America | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Oluwasegun Omolosho | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Julf (Johan) Helsingius | Europe | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Mark Datysgeld | Latin America/Caribbean Islands | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Abdoulaye Adoum Abakar | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Gbadamosi Gbadamosi | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Tony Holmes | Europe | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Akinmoyeje Benjamin | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) | ||
| Bekono Pascal | Africa | Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) |
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SSC Selection Process Timeline
| Date | Step |
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| 19 June 2024 | Expressions of Interest deadline |
| TBD June 2024 | EOIs received by Standing Selection Committee (SSC) |
| 24 June 2024 | Selection Process Kick-Off Meeting |
| 24 June - 03 July 2024 | SSC will review the applications received and rank these taking into account the skills and experience required |
| 08 July 2024 | 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 |
| 18 July 2024 | Consideration of motion and approval of candidates by GNSO Council during GNSO Council meeting |
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