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<div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">23 June 2012</span></div>
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<div class="field-item even"><p><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>
is extending the Call for Expressions of Interest for the 2012-2013
Nominating Committee Chair-Elect, announced on 16 May 2012, at <a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-4-16may12-en.htm">http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-4-16may12-en.htm</a>.</p>
<p>Those interested in serving in the position now have through 6 July
2012 to submit an Expression of Interest, which will be maintained as
confidential. Expressions of Interest should be sent to <a href="mailto:NomComChairElect2013@icann.org">NomComChairElect2013@icann.org</a>.</p>
<h3>Information on the Chair-Elect Position:</h3>
<p>The Chair-Elect is a position created within the Bylaws as an outcome
of the independent review of the NomCom. The Chair-Elect position is
not a replacement of the Advisor to the NomCom Chair, and is not
intended to fill an advisory role. Rather, the Chair-Elect will receive
the benefit of training while serving alongside the Chair, gaining
skills and knowledge to be applied for the Chair-Elect's anticipated
succession into the role of the Chair. Candidates for Chair-Elect should
possess the same skills as candidates for the Chair.</p>
<p>For more information about the NomCom see: <a href="http://nomcom.icann.org/">http://nomcom.icann.org/</a></p>
<h3>Position Description – Nominating Committee Chair</h3>
<p>This position blends time management and negotiation skills with the
practical aspects of conducting a world-wide search for individuals to
fill various <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>
leadership positions. The NomCom Chair will be called on to schedule,
organize and lead numerous in-person and telephonic meetings with a
large committee of community members. The NomCom Chair is also
responsible for managing the candidate identification and statement of
interest process, with other committee members, and for managing the due
diligence to be performed on nominated candidates, in cooperation with <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>'s
General Counsel and any retained outside firm(s). Throughout all NomCom
activities, the Chair is responsible for ensuring that all NomCom
operating rules and procedures are followed, and that all required
documentation and reports are prepared in a timely fashion and provided
to the proper parties as necessary.</p>
<h3>Skills and Experience</h3>
<p>To properly serve as the NomCom Chair, the selected individual must have:</p>
<p>(i) adequate time available to undertake the role;</p>
<p>(ii) excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 20-21 members;</p>
<p>(iii) a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates;</p>
<p>(iv) experience on or with a Board of Directors of organizations with similar scale, scope and diversity as <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>;</p>
<p>(v) strong organization and leadership skills;</p>
<p>(vi) ability to remain unbiased;</p>
<p>(vii) no conflicts of interest, and</p>
<p>(viii) a thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> Bylaws relating to the NomCom (<em>see</em> <a href="http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VII">http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VII</a>).</p>
<h3>Specific Duties and Responsibilities</h3>
<ol><li>Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required, including ensuring
posting schedules for public review. Please see attached for a Listing
of the NomCom activities.</li><li>Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired.</li><li>Reports to <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> Board and the community on status of the NomCom.</li>
<li>Prepares and publishes the NomCom report.</li><li>Ensures that NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed.</li><li>Manages NomCom Selection Process, including:
<ol class="lower-alpha"><li>Approves outreach/advertising methods for attracting candidates.</li><li>Conducts outreach with <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> Constituencies, ACs and SOs (with Chairs of those groups), <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> Board, and others.</li>
<li>With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate
Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during NomCom
process</li><li>Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>'s General Counsel and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities.</li>
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</li><li>Approves posting of NomCom announcements and schedules on <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> website.</li><li>Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained and archived.</li>
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<h3>Eligibility Exclusion</h3>
<p>No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair or Chair-Elect.</p>
<h3>Expenses</h3>
<p>All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a
result of performing the duties as NomCom Chair or Chair-Elect in
accordance with <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>'s policies will be reimbursed by <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> upon the Chair or Chair-Elect's submission to <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> of valid receipts and invoices.</p>
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