[NA-Discuss] Position on the NomCom representing the NA region

[Alan Greenberg]

Evan is busy at the moment, and he asked me to send this message on his behalf.

We have just recently learned that the ALAC must select its five 
people to sit on next year's Nominating Committee by September 1st. 
The 2009 NomCom will select three members of the ICANN Board of 
Directors, three ALAC members, two GNSO Councillors and one ccNSO Councillor.

The process is that the three ALAC members from North America must 
identify their candidate by August 25th, to allow for the required 7 
day voting period within the ALAC. Normally this vote simply ratifies 
the candidate identified by the three NA committee members. 
Presumably if the three of us (Robert, Beau and I) cannot agree, the 
ALAC would have to make the decision for us (but I don't believe this 
has happened before).

We are soliciting suggestions for this position. Only people who are 
willing to serve should be named. The person will be expected to 
participate actively in all NomCom activities including the 
solicitation and evaluation of candidates. ICANN pays travel costs to 
NomCom meetings, but not to ICANN meetings. If the two are held at 
the same location and time, travel costs are covered, but it is 
unclear whether or not living costs for the entire ICANN meeting are covered.

Desirable qualities include:
- Knowledge of ICANN and its various organizations
- Broad range of contacts to help solicit applications to the NomCom
- Understanding of the needs of ALAC and the broader user community
- Willingness to put the required time and effort into the process

Since the time is short, we can only entertain suggestion made within 
the next few days. We will try to put a firm date to this shortly.

Alan