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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">On behalf of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), we are seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from Candidates who wish to serve as an ICANN Board Director. The selected Candidate will be chosen
by the At-Large Community, and will serve for a 3-year term starting at the end of ICANN60 (2017 Annual General Meeting - AGM).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Background<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Seat number 15 of the ICANN Board of Directors is dedicated to a member selected by the At-Large Community. This seat is currently occupied by Rinalia Abdul Rahim, who assumed the position at the end of ICANN51
(2014 AGM). Her 3-year term will be completed at the closing of ICANN60 (2017 AGM).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pursuant to Section 19 of the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2016-09">At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Rules of Procedure</a> (version adopted on 20 September 2016), the At-Large Community process
for selecting the next Board Director began in September 2016, with the appointment of the Chairs and Members of the BCEC and the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The BCEC is responsible for outlining Candidate requirements and expectations, calling for, identifying, and evaluating applications, and compiling the initial slate of Candidates for the Board Director position.
The BMSPC oversees the entire selection process for the At-Large Board Member, including the development of the selection timeline and the election finalizing the process. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Both groups have regionally balanced membership and operate in accordance with a strict code of conduct and confidentiality. To learn more information, please visit their <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/Vxi4Aw">workspace</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This selection process is planned to be completed by Friday, 21 April 2017, with the announcement of the winner on that date. View the detailed timeline <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/ORq4Aw">here</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">How to Request an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Persons who are interested in submitting an Expression of Interest (EoI) should begin the process by reviewing the <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/HAu4Aw">At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements
- 2017</a> and <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/Jgu4Aw">At-Large Board Member Candidate Reference Links & Resources - 2017</a>. In particular, please ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements detailed under “Additional Bylaws Qualifications”
on the <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/HAu4Aw">At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements - 2017</a> page.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Persons who are interested and eligible to apply for the position should then email the Program Admin Staff at <a href="mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org">program-admin@atlarge.icann.org</a> and briefly
indicate your interest. Once your email is received, Program Admin Staff will follow up promptly by sending you an email providing you access to an online Expression of Interest (EoI) Form for you to submit your complete application. Specifically, Candidates
are requested to name no less than three (3) and no more than four (4) people who are willing, at short notice, to provide you a written Reference for your candidacy after being directly contacted by the BCEC and the Program Admin Staff. See a blank <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/QiK4Aw">sample
EoI Form</a> to review and understand the details. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The deadline for completing and submitting an EoI Form to be considered by the BCEC is <b>23:59 UTC on Friday, 18 November 2016</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Any questions regarding the process should also be directed by email to <a href="mailto:program-admin@atlarge.icann.org">program-admin@atlarge.icann.org</a>. They will be answered as quickly as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Heidi Ullrich, Ariel Liang, Terri Agnew, and Yesim Nazlar <br>
<i>At-Large Board Member Selection Program Admin Staff </i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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