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As the concluding step in the community consultation about the At-Large Director Selection process this telephonic opportunity is to discuss the recently released White Paper on this important issue - see Director White Paper - we invite you to join this conference, and to place your comments individual or collective in the section below.
The ALAC seeks this additional At-Large Community feedback on the process to appoint a voting ICANN Board Director in order to submit a FINAL DRAFT process to the Structural Improvements Committee (SIC) of the Board
Reference Material:
NomCom Director Requirements 2009
A G E N D A
1. Introduction: Welcome, Purpose and Proces of Call (Cheryl Langdon Orr) - 5 min
a. Welcome
b. Purpose of Call
As the concluding step in the community consultation about the At-Large Director Selection process this telephonic opportunity is to discuss the recently released White Paper on this important issue - see director white paper - we invite you to join this conference, and to place your comments individual or collecitve in the section below.
The ALAC also continues to seek additional At-Large Community feedback on the process to appoint a voting ICANN Board Director in order to submit a FINAL DRAFT process to the Structural Improvements Committee (SIC) of the Board within the next few weeks.
2. General Review and Discussion of White Paper and comments received so far - 30 min
Input and comment will be called for using the Adobe Connect room. The order will be rotated to ensure all regional and individual input is collected and offered for discussion (including within the Adobe Connect chat space) to allow for all participants to have ample and equitable opportunity to comment and contribute. Time limits will be placed on speakers reflecting the number of speakers wishing to address matters at any given time.
3. Consideration and Discussion of Draft Candidate Criteria and Call for SOI - 15 - 20 min
Speaker order and time limits will apply (see notes at Agenda Item 2 above)
4. Consideration of ABSdt and ABSC matters and call for Membership Processes 10 - 15 min
5. Discussion of any other Outstanding Items/Matters Raised - 5- 10 min
Speaker order and time limits will apply (see notes at Agenda Item 2 above)
6. Next Steps - 5 min
Questions About Legal or Other Issues - use this page to ask questions about other issues which you think may impact upon the development of the process. The Staff will ensure they get transmitted to the right staff person to get the answers.
Proposed Time-Frame for the At-Large Director Appointment:
| Proposed Date | At-Large Director Appointment Process Milestones |
| January 8, 2010 | Distribution of White Paper to ALAC and Reviewers (e.g. ALAC Review WG). |
| January 10/11, 2010 | General release of White Paper. |
| January 14, 2010 | Call for At-Large Board Member Selection design team (ABSdt) & At-Large Board Member Selection Committee (ABSC) Expressions of Interest. |
| January 26, 2010 | Confirmation ABSdt Membership as per Agenda item inJan 26 2010ALAC Meeting. |
| February 9, 2010 | Close of At-Large Community discussions and finalization of At-Large Board Member Selection (ABS) Process Recommendation for the ICANN Board’s Structural Improvements Committee (SIC) consideration at their Feb Meeting. |
| February 15, 2010 | Board would need final documents and recommendations from SIC for consideration at Nairobi Meeting. |
| Throughout February 2010 | RALO Meetings to include ratification of recommendations to the Board (minority views may be also forwarded)and to select ABSC members. |
| Throughout February 2010 | Public Call for Statements of Interest(SOI) / applications from candidates. |
| February 23, 2010 | ALAC Meeting confirms/ endorses ABSC Membership and ensures all documents and commentary outcomes have been forwarded to SIC & Board for consideration at Nairobimeeting. |
| March 12, 2010 | Ratification by ICANN Board of At-Large Director Appointment Process. |
| ABSC review and selection based on Candidate SOIs and associated input. | |
| Throughout May 2010 | First round voting on candidate list. |
| " | Start of subsequent round(s) of voting (if required). |
| " | Declaration of Winner of election. |
| May 25, 2010 | Endorsement of Director vote by ALAC for submission to the Board of ICANN. |
| June 2010 | First At-Large Appointed Director Process completed, selected candidate submitted by ALAC to the Board of ICANN. |
| June 25, 2010 Brussels Meeting | At-Large Director seated at Board meeting. |
| July 2010 | Initiate a review of the selection process and formulation of long-term processes for future At-Large Director appointments. |