<div dir="ltr"><p class=""><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Dear
Colleagues,</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">The
AFRINIC NomCom is pleased to invite nominations for candidates to run for</span>
an open seat on the NRO NC for AFRINIC region. The term for the</span> elected
candidate will be from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2017 (3 years).<br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">The
NRO-NC serves as the ICANN ASO-AC according to the ICANN ASO MoU</span> <a href="http://www.nro.net/documents/icann-address-supporting-organization-aso-mou" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://www.nro.net/documents/icann-address-supporting-organization-aso-mou</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">The
current representatives from the AFRINIC region on the ICANN ASO</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">AC are:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
   Fionah Asonga (01/2011 – 12/2013) – Open Seat</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
   Douglas Onyango (01/2012 – 12/2014)</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
   Alan P. Barrett (01/2013 – 12/2013) – Appointed by the AFRINIC</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Board</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">1.
Responsibilities of the ICANN ASO-AC</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">-
 Undertaking a role in the global policy development process</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">-
 Providing recommendations to the Board of ICANN concerning the</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">recognition</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> of
new RIRs, according to agreed requirements and policies as</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">currently</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> described
in<span class=""> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.icann.org/icp/icp-2.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://www.icann.org/icp/icp-2.htm</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">-
 Defining procedures for selection of individuals to serve on</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">other
ICANN</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> bodies,
in particular on the ICANN Board, and implementing any</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">roles
assigned</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> to
the Address Council in such procedures.</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">-
 Providing advice to the Board of ICANN on number resource</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">allocation
policy,</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> in
conjunction with the RIRs.</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">-
 Developing procedures for conducting business in support of their</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> responsibilities,
in particular for the appointment of an Address</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Council</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> Chair
and definition of the Chair’s responsibilities.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">For
more information about the NRO-NC and the ASO-AC, please go to:</span><br>
<br>
</span><a href="http://www.nro.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://www.nro.net</span></a><span class=""><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">and</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

</span><a href="http://aso.icann.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://aso.icann.org/</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">2.
Eligibility</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Open
to individuals residing within the AFRINIC region of service.</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Self-nominations</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">are
permitted and must be supported by a minimum of one active</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">AFRINIC
member.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">A
person may only nominate one candidate - and, In case of multiple</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">nominations
by the same person, only the last nomination will be</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">considered
valid. AFRINIC or other RIR staff can neither nominate</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">candidates
nor be nominated for an ASO AC seat.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">3.
Nominating Procedure:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Nominations
must be submitted to the NomCom (</span></span><a href="mailto:nomcom2013@afrinic.net"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">nomcom2013@afrinic.net</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">)</span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">with
the following information:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">a.
Nominator:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Full Name:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Organization:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">b.
Nominee</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Full Name:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Organisation (or Affiliation):</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Current Position:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Physical address :</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  E-mail address:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Phone number:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Country of Residence:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">c.
Secondment (in case of Self Nominations):</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Organisation:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Full Name of Seconder:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  E-mail address:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial"> 
  Brief supporting statement (not more than 400 words):</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Candidates
must provide two valid references who can be contacted</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">by the</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">NomCom
for further information and background checks if necessary.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Also
required:</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">- A
copy of candidate’s Resume (CV)</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">- A
photo of the candidate.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">4.
Deadline for Nominations:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">All
nominations should be submitted to<span class=""> </span></span></span><a href="mailto:nomcom2013@afrinic.net"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">nomcom2013@afrinic.net</span></a><span class=""><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">by</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>

<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">20:00H
UTC</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">on 20 October
2013.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">Please
note that the election will take place during the AFRINIC19</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">meeting
scheduled to happen in Abidjan, Cote d&#39;Ivoire in November</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">2013,
and an eligible voter shall be any non-AFRINIC staff who has</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">registered
to attend (and is present at) the AFRINIC19 meeting. A</span><br>
<span style="background-repeat:initial initial">registration
badge shall be requested as proof</span></span></p><div><br></div><div>Regards</div>Douglas Onyango,<div>Nomcom 2013 Chair</div></div>