<div dir="ltr"><b>Dear Region<br><br>Having completed the Nomination Period we made a friendly reminder of the steps and requirements to be followed during the current process reflected in the email below.<br><br>Regards<br><br></b><div><b>Sergio Salinas Porto - LACRALO Chair<br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Harold Arcos - LACRALO Secretariat</b></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">ICANN At-Large Staff</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 8:53 PM<br>Subject: IMPORTANT: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020 ALAC, LACRALO AND ALAC DELEGATES TO THE NOMCOM<br>To: LAC Discuss <<a href="mailto:lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org">lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org</a>><br>Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <<a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>>, Sergio Porto <<a href="mailto:presidencia@internauta.org.ar">presidencia@internauta.org.ar</a>>, Harold Arcos <<a href="mailto:harold.arcos@gmail.com">harold.arcos@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear All,<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="color:black">On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to announce that the 2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>call for nominations is now open for positions to be filled as ALAC Members, RALO Leaders and
ALAC Delegates to the NomCom.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b>Positions Open:</b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="color:#212121">The LACRALO positions that are open are noted below. Please take note of the sub-regions that candidates must be from according to the
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<span style="color:#954f72">LACRALO Operating principles</span></a><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>and the draft Rules of Procedures.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Chair Elect – CENTRAL AMERICA</span></b><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(SUBREGION A: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,
Panama). Note: this position is currently vacant, due to the resignation of the incumbent. The Chair elect will complete the remaining term and will become the Chair in 2021.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:#212121;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC member –CARIBBEAN</span></b><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(SUBREGION C: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada,
Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, St.Lucia, Saint Kitts&Nevis, Suriname & Trinidad &Tobago)</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:#212121;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC Delegate to the Nomcom –<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MERCOSUR (SUBREGION D, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay)</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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For the list of all available positions and the respective conditions of eligibility, please refer to this the<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+LACRALO+Regional+Selections" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">2020
LACRALO Regional Selections Workspace</span></a>.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black">For<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121">the revelant rules applicable to this election kindly
see the<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><b> <u><a href="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=132940749" title="https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=132940749" target="_blank"><span style="color:#212121;font-weight:normal">2020
LACRALO Rules applicable to votes/2020 Reglas aplicables a votos</span></a></u></b></span><span style="color:black"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC:<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Term for the ALAC will run from the end of the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the end of the 2022 AGM.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:#212121;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Chair Elect</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: The Chair Elect will take his seat immediately until the end of the 2021 AGM. As stated in the LACRALO Operating Principles, the Chair elect will become Chair from 2021
until 2023.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:#212121;background:white;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALAC Delegate to the NomCom: </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 2020 AGM and ending at the close of the 2021 AGM</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">New
Delegates<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the <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=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">ICANN
Bylaws</span></a>. Each RALO may make one or more recommendations</span><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">for the consideration of the ALAC.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> However,
the ALAC will select the final Delegate<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The criteria for</span><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NomCom
Delegates are shown at the end of this message.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:</span></b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>27<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>April 2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>- Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.</b><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>27<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>April –<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>8<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May 2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>-
Nomination period.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></b><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>15<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>- Deadline for nomination acceptances.<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></b><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>18<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May – 22<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May 2020- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs.</b><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>22<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May –<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>29<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>May 2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>-
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).</b><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black"><b>2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>AGM [ICANN 69] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2020<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>AGM
following the close of the Board Meeting on<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>22<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>October<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>2020.</b><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Process for Nominations:<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="color:#212121">According to<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/display/LACRALO/LACRALO+Organising+Documents?preview=/2264378/105388750/ENGLISH%20VERSION%20DEC%20%2017%20Operating%20Principles%2028-08-2018__FINAL_VERSION_EN_with_11-sept_edits%20(003).pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">LACRALO
Operating Principles</span></a>, LACRALO members who wish to be nominated to Leadership positions shall comply with the following requirements:</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">1.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212121"> </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Regional rotation</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">:
Confirm that you are a member of an ALS from the country corresponding to the position to which you are applying. Only organizations that have been formally accredited to LACRALO (ALS) can participate in the election as nominators or nominees to hold positions,<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><b>“<a href="https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/lacralo" title="https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/lacralo" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">observer</span></a></b>”
members of LACRALO are excluded from being able to nominate, be nominated and to vote.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">2.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Complete the<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><b><a href="https://forms.gle/ouphpUDFkkCfXdWJ7%20%5bforms.gle%5d" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">C</span><span style="color:#0563c1" lang="EN-GB">ONFLICT
OF INTEREST ONLINE</span><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:none"> </span></span><span style="color:#0563c1">FORM</span></a></b></span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;background:white;font-variant-caps:normal;text-align:start;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;word-spacing:0px">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">3.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">All nominees are expected to submit a brief<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><b>statement
explaining</b><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Expression of Interest</b><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span> (word or PDF file) explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate for the position to <a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">At-Large
staff</span></a>. All nominees must also complete or update their<span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Statement of Interest</b><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"> </span>(see: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_atlarge_At-2DLarge-2BNew-2BSOIs-2BWorkspace&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=PF9VKOo4nYMGLTtWcHZZreauv03rE96xienOw4tThw4&m=LXMTABfjR3UEsB0XKg_EwG9Rgl0HQEBVPnhhdSx5jq4&s=qSwDx4-AsGWywWNjffWihqdXTgSZIiBmXP_Zhh5Wjos&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">At-Large
New SOIs Workspace</span></a>).</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">4.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Nominations, including self-nominations must be made directly to the
LACRALO mailing list (<a href="mailto:lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org</span></a>) with the subject line: LACRALO NOMINATION 2020 , as well as post it to the <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2020+LACRALO+Regional+Selections" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">2020</span><span class="m_-4082183308194441995apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:none"> </span></span><span style="color:#0563c1" lang="EN-GB">LACRALO
Elections</span><span style="color:#0563c1">Workspace</span></a>. and by sending a note to <a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">At-Large staff</span></a>.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Criteria for NomCom Delegates</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">:</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<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"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO).<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring).<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking).<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June). Will involve travel to up to 4 meetings.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-4082183308194441995MsoListParagraph" style="color:black">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.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<span style="color:black">Thank you!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Kind regards,<br>
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At-Large Staff<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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