[Aftld-members] Deadline Extension | Call for Volunteers: ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC.

[secretariat at aftld.org]

Dear all,

The ccNSO is looking for a member of the ccTLD community to be appointed 
as ccNSO liaison to the ALAC. This call for volunteers has been extended 
until Friday, 04 October 2024 (23:59 UTC).

On Wednesday, 25 September 2024 the ccNSO held a webinar with previous 
liaisons to discuss responsibilities and expectations for the role. 
Recording of the webinar can be found here .

Roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC
As specified in the ccNSO Guideline Liaison and Observers 
(https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/guideline-liaisons-observers-24mar17-en.pdf) 
the ccNSO appointed liaison to the ALAC shall report to the ccNSO 
Council not less than monthly on the activities of the respective 
organization. The ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC shall represent 
ccNSO values in these efforts, shall pursue specific direction from the 
ccNSO Council as and when given, and shall seek ccNSO Council advice as 
and when needed.

Furthermore, the ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC is committed to:
•	Participate diligently and actively in the meetings and activities of 
the ALAC on an ongoing and long-term basis
•	Communicate and advocate the positions of the ccNSO to the ALAC;
•	Report to the ccNSO on current and upcoming activities of the ALAC 
that may be of relevance to the ccNSO and broader ccTLD community.
•	If feasible and considered relevant ask to the ccNSO for advance 
guidance, if any, on matters that are going to be discussed by the ALAC.
•	Participate in ALAC-ccNSO Council meetings agenda committee to prepare 
the f-2-f meetings, if any.

The ccNSO liaison to the ALAC shall not be a member of or entitled to 
vote on the ccNSO council or the Councils of other organizations, but 
otherwise shall be entitled to participate in the respective Council 
meetings.

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your 
application by Friday, 04 October 2024 (23:59 UTC).
To apply, complete the form here: https://forms.gle/tLYKfeKguEfrSWun9
You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your 
ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement detailing your interest in 
serving as ccNSO Liaison to the ALAC and what you will bring to this 
position.

Next Steps
Timeline
•	Call for volunteers: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 until Friday, 27 
September 2024
•	Evaluation of the candidates and selection by the council: Monday, 30 
September 2024 until Monday, 07 October 2024
•	Appointment selected candidate: approval of election report by the 
ccNSO Council during its meeting on 17 October 2024.
•	The candidate will assume its role at the end of ICANN81 in Istanbul.

In the event only one person has volunteered, this person shall be 
appointed by the ccNSO Council at the first council meeting following 
the call for volunteers. In the event two or more persons have 
volunteered for the same position, the ccNSO Council will conduct an 
email vote for the appointment. The Secretariat will then act as 
Selection manager. The volunteer who receives the majority of the votes 
lodged shall be considered to be appointed by the ccNSO Council as of 
the date of adoption of the Election Report, foreseen for the 17 October 
2024 council meeting. The Chair of the ccNSO will inform the ICANN 
Secretary and the respective Supporting Organization or Advisory 
Committee of the appointment.


Background
•	ccNSO Guideline: Liaison and Observers 
https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/2017-04/guideline-liaisons-observers-24mar17-en.pdf


Best regards,
AfTLD Secretariat.