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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm">http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Call for Expressions of Interest for 2010-2011 Nominating
Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>9 July 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>ICANN is
immediately seeking expressions of interest for the 2010-2011 Nominating
Committee (NomCom) Chair.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Overview<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>The NomCom Chair is responsible
for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board
members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within
ICANN’s supporting organizations (SO) and advisory committees (AC) in
accordance with ICANN’s Bylaws. <span lang=EN-US>The Chair is a non-voting
member of the NomCom selected by ICANN’s Board to serve until the conclusion of
the next ICANN annual meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>To properly serve
as 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 22 - 23 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; (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 </span><a
href="http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII"><span lang=EN-US>http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#VII</span></a><span
lang=EN-US>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>Duties and
Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Reviews the NomCom policies and
procedures with the committee members and supporting staff and ensures that all
activities of the NomCom are in compliance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Plans, schedules and chairs
NomCom meetings as required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Appoints non-voting Associate
Chair if so desired. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Reports to ICANN Board on
status of the NomCom. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Prepares and publishes the
NomCom report. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Coordinates due diligence on
nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN’s General Counsel and any
outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Conducts outreach with ICANN
Constituencies, ACs and SOs (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and
other bodies outside ICANN. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>With other committee members,
reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references
submitted during NomCom process; additionally schedules and manages both
telephone and face-to-face interviews with selected candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Ensures NomCom records are
secure and then deleted at the end of the year, with the exception of
Statements of Interest that candidates want ICANN to retain for the NomCom for
future consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Approves outreach/advertising
methods for attracting candidates. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Ensures all potential nominees
are notified of final results, and all candidates on the result of elections
results in a timely and confidential manner. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Approves posting of NomCom
announcements on ICANN website. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>For more
specifics about the activities and time involvement of the NomCom Chair see </span><a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-09jul10-en.htm"><span
lang=EN-US>this attached chart</span></a><span lang=EN-US>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>Further, for
more information about the NomCom see </span><a href="http://nomcom.icann.org/"><span
lang=EN-US>http://nomcom.icann.org/</span></a><span lang=EN-US>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Expenses<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>All reasonable
travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the
duties as NomCom Chair in accordance with ICANN’s policies will be reimbursed
by ICANN upon the Chair’s submission to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>Expressions of
Interest<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US>Expressions of
Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to </span><a
href="mailto:NomComChair2010@icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>NomComChair2010@icann.org</span></a><span
lang=EN-US> no later than 26 July 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Glen de Saint Géry<br>
GNSO Secretariat<br>
<a href="mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org</a><br>
<a href="http://gnso.icann.org" target="_blank">http://gnso.icann.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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