All,

For those of you interested in the international Domain Name arena.

I have been asked by George Sadowsky, the Chair of ICANN's Nominating Committee, to send the following announcement.
George stresses that the Nom Com aims to attract a large pool of candidates and requests interested parties to either
lodge their own statement of interest or to make as many recommendations as possible.

Cheers,

Chris Disspain
CEO - auDA
ceo§auda.org.au
www.auda.org.au
 

The ICANN Nominating Committee invites Recommendations and Statements of Interest from the community as it seeks
qualified candidates for the following positions: 
• two members of the ICANN Board of Directors; 
• two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO); 
• one member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO); and 
• three members of the At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). 
Those individuals selected by the Nominating Committee will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished
colleagues from around the globe, address intriguing technical coordination problems and related policy development
challenges with diverse functional, cultural, and geographic dimensions, and gain valuable insights and experience from
working across these boundaries of knowledge, responsibility and perspective.
Additionally, those selected will gain the satisfaction of making a valuable public service contribution. Placing the
broad public interest ahead of any particular interests, they will help ensure the stability and security of the
Internet for critically important societal functions.
These voluntary positions are not remunerated, although direct expenses incurred in the course of duty may be
reimbursed. These positions may involve significant international travel, including personal presence at periodic ICANN
meetings, as well as regular telephone and Internet communications.
Candidates should be women and men with a high level of qualifications and experience with an international outlook
including some familiarity with the Internet. They should be prepared to contribute to the collective decision-making
process among ICANN’s constituencies, supporting organizations and advisory bodies.
Selection criteria, eligibility factors, roles of each position, application procedure, and contacts are posted at
http://www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/formalcall-22apr05.htm
Applications will be handled confidentially and should be received by 12:00 GMT on 15 June 2005 for full consideration.
Selections will be made in October with service beginning in December 2005.