IMPORTANT: The process for posting nominations is as follows:
1) Nominations, including self-nominations must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing list;
2) Nominations must be posted to the 2020 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace or by sending a note to At-Large staff.
3) a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace).
NARALO Selection Timetable for 2020*:
9 April 2020 - Announcement of 30 DAY call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.*
27 April – 8 May 2020 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days).
15 May 2020 - Deadline for nomination acceptances
18 May - 22 May 2020- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs.
22 May - 29 May 2020 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline).
2020 AGM [ ICANN69 ] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2020 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2020.
| Position | Current Holder of Position | Nominee | Nominated By | Date Accepted | Statement of Interest | Results | Term to Serve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALAC Member(RALO) | (Eligible for re-appointment) | Marita Moll | Glenn McKnight |
| I believe that the voice of At Large, on behalf of Internet end users, is a crucial part of ICANN's structure and it is a role that needs to be strengthened. This is why, during my first term as NARALO rep. to ALAC, I have led discussions and written At Large responses to ICANN's 5-year strategic plan, especially the evolution of the multistakeholder system. But it is also crucial to ensure that the voice of end users flows up through the RALOs and into At Large responses to policy and administrative issues. In order for this to happen, information about ICANN decisions and processes must also flow down to end users in ways that are accessible. I think this will be an important part of our work over the next two years. I hope to have your support to continue in the role as your representative for another term. | 2020 AGM - 2022 AGM | |
ALAC Member (NomCom Selected) | (Eligible for re-selection) | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2020 AGM - 2022 AGM | |
NARALO Chair | (Eligible for re-appointment) | Eduardo Diaz | Glenn McKnight |
| I graciously accept this nomination for Chair, and I hope my strength and commitment to the region are a testament to my faithfulness and ability in helping move NARALO forward. In the past two years we have been focused in engagement, education and policy awareness and contributions. We have had many achievements, among which are the first North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG 2018) held in in Puerto Rico, followed by another one in Quebec in 2019. We have also able to use most of our time during our monthly meeting on educating our membership in ICANN current issues. In the past two years we had 24 monthly meetings, 7 snippet webinars, celebrated NARALO’s 10th anniversary and increased our membership by 15% (at a rate of 7% a year). Looking forward, I propose that we focus in four major areas: [1] Policy: Establish a working framework to increase regional participation in policy development through policy discussions in NARALO and participation in the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) and others spaces as necessary , [2] Outreach & Engagement: Advance our O&E strategic plans and support the 2021 and 2022 North American Schools of Internet Governance (NASIG 2021 &NASIG 2022), [3] Education: Continue to provide snippet webinars to maintain the region informed of issues and policies related that affect the stability and security of the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers and coordinate NASIG 2021 & 2022 [4]Membership: Coordinate the 2021 NARALO General Assembly. Maintain and/or increase our membership roll by a rate of 7% increase. I look ahead to the contributions to the end-user community and beyond that together will make through NARALO. | 2020 AGM - 2022 AGM | |
ALAC Delegate to the NomCom** | (Eligible for re-appointment) | Glenn McKnight | Self nominated | April 9, 2020 | I am in the midterm of my 2019-2020 Nomcom and this is an unique volunteer position since the post is best suited by a two year stint. The first year is a learning year and the second is more productive and you step up to volunteer on special committees. This year has been very challenging given no face to face meetings and a huge workload online with a very large number of applications. Regardless I am willing and able to serve for another year. | 2020 AGM - 2021 AGM |
* NOTES ON NOMINATIONS
No one who is currently serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for the ALAC. See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8
**ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ALAC DELEGATE TO THE NOMCOM:
The ICANN Bylaws require that the ALAC, in consultation with the RALOs, appoints five voting members of the NomCom, one per ICANN region. Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a one year term, starting at the close of the 2019 Annual General Meeting and ending at the 2020 Annual General Meeting, and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the ICANN Bylaws.
- XI-2.4.e The ALAC shall, after consultation with each RALO, annually appoint five voting delegates (no two of whom shall be citizens of countries in the same Geographic Region, as defined according to Section 5 of Article VI to the Nominating Committee.
VII-3.1 Each voting delegate shall serve a one-year term. A delegate may serve at most two successive one-year terms, after which at least two years must elapse before the individual is eligible to serve another term.
Voting delegate to the NomCom may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates
The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria.
- Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO).
- Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring).
- Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking).
- Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media
- Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June). Will involve travel to up to 4 meetings.
- Ability work in a group environment, standing up for what you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument. Diplomacy is important.
RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment if NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding.