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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dear All,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the 20</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">21</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">call
 for nominations is now open for positions to be filled as ALAC Members, RALO Leaders and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
 <br>
<b>Positions Open:<br>
</b> <br>
Please refer to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+Selections+and+Appointments"><span style="color:#0563C1">2021
 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace </span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">for a comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+APRALO+Regional+Selections">
2021 APRALO Regional Selections Workspac</a>e has specific details on open positions and the process to be followed for APRALO selections.
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
 <br>
<b>Terms:</b></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Terms for the ALAC will run from the end of the 20</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">21</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Annual
 General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the 202</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">3</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AGM.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">RALO Leadership</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Terms for the RALO Leadership will be as noted on the individual RALO election pages. All terms will start at the end of the 20</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">21</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AGM.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a one year term, starting at the close of the 20</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">21<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AGM
 and ending at the close of the 202</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">2</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AGM and may be re-appointed for a further term of
 one year subject to the requirement under the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den-23XI-2D2.4e&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PF9VKOo4nYMGLTtWcHZZreauv03rE96xienOw4tThw4&m=LXMTABfjR3UEsB0XKg_EwG9Rgl0HQEBVPnhhdSx5jq4&s=oz7VarKj2hxjAOH3mhPNCUM5wP_IhP_X5evmAgTcvuY&e=" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den-23XI-2D2.4e&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PF9VKOo4nYMGLTtWcHZZreauv03rE96xienOw4tThw4&m=LXMTABfjR3UEsB0XKg_EwG9Rgl0HQEBVPn"><span style="color:#954F72">ICANN
 Bylaws</span></a>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Each RALO may make one or more recommendations for the consideration of the ALAC.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background:white">The appointment if NomCom delegates is
 carried out by the ALAC.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The criteria for NomCom Delegates are shown at the end of this message.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">10 May 2021 -  Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">10 May – 21 May 2021 - Nomination period</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#172B4D;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">28 May 2021  - Deadline for nomination acceptances</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#172B4D;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">31 May 2021  - 4 June 2021<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#172B4D;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">7 June - 11 June 2021 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#172B4D;margin-left:3.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">2021 AGM [ICANN72] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2021 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 28 October 2021.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Process for </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">APRALO
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Nominations:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The following process must be followed for APRALO nominations:
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations, including self-nominations, <u>must</u> be made directly to the <a href="mailto:apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org"><span style="color:#0052CC">apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org</span></a> list. Any current subscriber
 to this list can make nominations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#172B4D;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominators <u>must</u> also post the nomination at the 2<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2021+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+Selections+and+Appointments"><span style="color:#0052CC">021 ALAC and RALO Elections,
 Selections and Appointments Wiki Workspace </span></a>directly, <u>or</u> by sending a mail to At-Large staff;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#172B4D;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">A nominee who opts to accept his/her nomination <u>must</u> do so by replying directly to the said mailing list, with a copy to <a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org"><span style="color:#0052CC">At-Large staff,</span></a> and <u>must</u> complete
 or update their Statement of Interest (see: <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+SOIs+Workspace"><span style="color:#0052CC">At-Large New SOIs Workspace</span></a>).   <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#172B4D;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apart from the nomination and the acceptance, additional messages  to the said mailing list expressing support for any candidate<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> are not required</span></strong>; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#172B4D;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">For accepted nominations, candidates should also share a brief statement explaining their suitability to the said mailing list with a copy to At-Large staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Criteria for NomCom Delegates</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">:<u><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June).<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">May</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">involve
 travel to up to 4 meetings.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability work in a group environment, standing up for what you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument.
 Diplomacy is important.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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