<div dir="ltr"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">LOS ANGELES – 18 December 2019 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (<abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> organization. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is <strong style="box-sizing:border-box">18 February 2020 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">We are inviting applications for the following positions:</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem 20px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px;line-height:1.4rem">Two members of the <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> Board of Directors.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px;line-height:1.4rem">One member of the PTI Board of Directors.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px;line-height:1.4rem">Two regional representatives to the At-Large <abbr title="Advisory Committee" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Advisory Committee</abbr> (<abbr title="At-Large Advisory Committee" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ALAC</abbr>) – one from the European region and one from the North American region.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px;line-height:1.4rem">One member of the Generic Names <abbr title="Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Supporting Organization</abbr> (<abbr title="Generic Names Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">GNSO</abbr>) Council.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px;line-height:1.4rem">One member of the Country Code Names <abbr title="Supporting Organization" class="gmail-" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Supporting Organization</abbr> (<abbr title="Country Code Names Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ccNSO</abbr>) Council.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers and, in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the <abbr title="Domain Name" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Domain Name</abbr> System as an essential global resource.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Qualifications</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the <a href="https://www.icann.org/nomcom2020" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">NomCom webpage</a>.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Application Deadline and Process</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Candidates must submit applications through the <a href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/icann-nc-submission-portal-2020" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">online candidate portal</a>.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 February 2020, 23:59 UTC. There will be no grace period for candidates to complete their application forms through the <a href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/icann-nc-submission-portal-2020" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">online candidate portal</a>. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Candidates will receive an automated email from either <a href="mailto:no-reply@email.zenginehq.com">no-reply@email.zenginehq.com</a> or <a href="mailto:no-reply@webportalapp.com">no-reply@webportalapp.com</a> after creating an account. In addition, candidates can contact NomCom Staff Support at <a href="mailto:nomcom2020@icann.org" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">nomcom2020@icann.org</a> if there are any questions.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">All applications are confidential. Selections are expected to be announced by August 2020. Successful candidates will assume their positions after <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held during ICANN69, which runs from 17-22 October 2020.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including to <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s three annual Public Meetings. Meetings will be held in Hamburg, Germany (17-22 October 2020); Cancún, Mexico (20-25 March 2021); The Hague, Netherlands (14-17 June 2021); and Seattle, United States (23-28 October 2021).</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Each <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required. (See <a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2014-07-30-en#2.b" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">Board Member Compensation</a>.)</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">For More Information</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Learn more by visiting the <a href="https://www.icann.org/nomcom2020" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">2020 NomCom website</a>. If you have any questions or comments, email <a href="mailto:nomcom2020@icann.org" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">nomcom2020@icann.org</a>.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">About <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif"><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" class="gmail-" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.</p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Glenn McKnight</div><div dir="ltr">ICANN NOMCOM 2019-2021<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:mcknight.glenn@gmail.com" target="_blank">mcknight.glenn@gmail.com</a></div><div>Curator for  Internet Governance Hub Blog</div><div><a href="http://www.internetgovernancehub.blog" target="_blank">www.internetgovernancehub.blog </a></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://toronto.ieee.ca/" target="_blank">http://toronto.ieee.ca/</a></div><div dir="ltr">IEEE Toronto SIGHT Chair </div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:glenn.mcknight@ieee.org" target="_blank">glenn.mcknight@ieee.org</a><br>skype  gmcknight<br>twitter gmcknight</div><div>289-830 6259<br>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>