Notice to the ASO Community on Rejection Action to ICANN Board Resolution on IANA FY24 Operating Plan and Budget

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Dear RIR Community,

The ICANN Board of Directors approved the IANA FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. The resolution approving the FY24 IANA Operating Plan and Budget is available at https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-resolutions-special-meeting-of-the-icann-board-27-02-2023-en#section1.b. The approved IANA FY24 Operating Plan and Budget is available at The IANA FY24 Operating Plan and Budget is available at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/iana-fy24-operating-plan-budget-02mar23-en.pdf.

This resolution (FY24 IANA Operating Plan and Budget) is subject to Rejection Action Petitions from the community.

As a Decisional Participant, the Address Supporting Organization received a notice from the ICANN Secretary pursuant to Section 22.4(a)(v) of the ICANN Bylaws. https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article22

Reception of this notice triggered a 21-day period during which any member of the ASO community can submit a rejection petition on the matter. If you would like to submit a Rejection Action Petition to the ASO, please consult Section 2 of Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for the requirements which must be met by a Rejection Action Petition. https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD

This comment period will end at 23:59 PDT on 29 March 2023, or 06:59 UTC on 30 March 2023.

Any Rejection Action Petition should be sent to the ASO Secretariat ( secretariat [at] aso.icann.org ) before the deadline.

Kind Regards

ASO Secretariat

ASO Call for Nominations to 2024 ICANN NomCom

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The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to call for nominations for candidates from the Internet Numbers Community to run for an open seat on the ICANN NomCom 2024 as delegate of the ASO.

The Nominating Committee (NomCom) is responsible for appointing a number of seats to the ICANN Board of Directors, the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), and the Councils of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).

NomCom delegates act only on behalf of the interests of the global Internet community and within the scope of the ICANN mission and responsibilities assigned to the NomCom by the ICANN Bylaws; they do not act in furtherance of the group that appointed them to the NomCom.

The term for the elected delegate will be one year starting in the Annual General Meeting ICANN78 in October 2023.

Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in Article 8, Sections 8.2 and 8.4 of the ICANN Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

As outlined in the ICANN Bylaws article 8.4, delegates to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be:

  • Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making;
  • Persons with a wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;
  • Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;
  • Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to particular individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities;
  • Persons with an understanding of ICANN’s mission and the potential impact of ICANN’s activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses;
  • Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English;
  • Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, PTI, ALAC, GNSO and ccNSO);
  • An understanding of Non-profit Board Governance;
  • Prior experience in executive recruiting and Human Resources is a plus.

For further information on the ICANN Nominating Committee, go to https://www.icann.org/nomcom

Term of Eligibility

  • NomCom voting delegates shall serve one-year terms and may serve at most two successive one-year terms, after which at least two years must elapse before the individual is eligible to serve another term.
  • Non-voting liaisons shall serve during the term designated by the entity that appoints them. The Chair, the Chair-Elect, and any Associate Chair shall serve as such until the conclusion of the next ICANN annual meeting.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Act independently and in the larger public interest and not act as representatives of, nor lobby or advance the interest of any particular Organization, Group or Committee, in particular with respect to the assessment and selection of candidates.
  • Engage in outreach, recruitment, and information gathering.
  • Read the submitted and gathered information about each candidate under consideration; to participate in both deliberations about individual candidates and construction of slates of candidates that will fulfill the requirements for each of the leadership bodies for which the NomCom selects delegates.
  • Participate in NomCom teleconferences.
  • Work diligently with NomCom colleagues toward an overall consensus on the best possible group of candidates to be selected.
  • Adhere to the ICANN Code of Conduct.
  • Provide brief reports to its respective SO/AC on relevant issues considered by the Nominating Committee, as Nominating Committee confidentiality permits.

Time Commitment for the ASO NomCom Representative

The person should be able to join (in person ONLY if it is safe to travel and no travel restrictions are in place) three ICANN meetings (ICANN78, ICANN79, and ICANN80) and an intersessional meeting (location to be decided by NomCom 2024). In case in-person meetings are organized, travel support will be provided by ICANN. The NomCom has a procedure document that provides additional information about the work of the NomCom (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nomcom2021-operating-procedures-2021-02-02-en).

The ICANN meetings calendar is available at https://meetings.icann.org/en/calendar

  • The delegate should be able to join monthly teleconferences. Note that the NomCom’s workload usually increases significantly during Mar/Apr/May/June when the candidate assessment process will be at its busiest. Conference calls are held more frequently (typically weekly and the duration of the calls may last up to three hours) during this time as well. Additional time is required to prepare for and participate in subcommittees.
  • All NomCom delegates should be able to attend all ICANN Public Meetings and all officially scheduled NomCom committee meetings
  • When attending ICANN Public Meetings, attendance at scheduled NomCom meetings is mandatory. In the event of schedule conflicts with other volunteer activities, priority should be given to the NomCom meetings.

Eligibility Exception

No person who is an employee of or paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve on the Nominating Committee.

Diversity

The ICANN community is diverse and the composition of NomCom should reflect this in order to fulfill its mission.

NomCom believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, family care status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local law.

NomCom will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is a NomCom member unless undue hardship would result.

Deadlines, Important Dates and Call’s Application

The ASO AC will be responsible for the selection of the delegate based on the following timeline:

  • Announcement of call for nominations for 2024 ICANN NomCom: Wednesday 1 March 2023
  • Reminder call for nominations Monday 3 April 2023
  • Nomination period ends: Tuesday 25 April 2023
  • Evaluation of nominations by the ASO AC: Wednesday 3 to Wednesday 17 May 2023
  • Voting period by the ASO AC: Thursday 18 to Wednesday 24 May 2023
  • Results reported internally to the ASO AC Thursday 25 May 2023
  • Announcement of selected delegate: around Friday 26 May 2023

Nominations should be sent to secretariat [at] aso [dot] icann [dot] org by 25 April 2023 at 23:59 UTC, along with answers to the following questions (all questions are mandatory).

  1. Have you read the time commitment for NomCom and are you willing to commit the time required to fulfill this role?
  2. Have you been part of a Nomination Committee in the past with ICANN or with any other organization?
  3. Please describe your involvement in your RIR community.
  4. Please describe your involvement in the ICANN community.
  5. Please briefly share why do you would like to join NomCom as the ASO-AC appointee.

Additionally, all candidates must provide their background in the Internet industry. A CV is not mandatory but recommended.

ASO AC / NRO NC Elects New Chair for 2023

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Hervé Clément, RIPE NCC region representative, has been elected by the ASO Address Council (ASO AC) to serve as ASO AC/NRO NC Chair in 2023. Hervé Clément’s appointment was confirmed during the ASO AC teleconference held on 11 January 2023.

Hervé has appointed Nicole Chan (APNIC region) and Ricardo Patara (LACNIC region) to assist him in his role serving as vice chairs.

ASO AC Chair elections are held annually in January. The chair and vice chairs each serve a one-year term.

ASO AC Re-appoints Brajesh Jain to the ICANN 2023 NomCom

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The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to announce that it has re-appointed Brajesh Jain as their delegate for the 2023 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom).

Mr Jain is an active participant in the APNIC community. His one-year term will begin during the ICANN 75 Annual General Meeting which will take place in Kuala Lumpur in September 2022.

The ICANN NomCom is an independent committee tasked with selecting key ICANN leadership positions, including some members of the ICANN Board of Directors and the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board, as well as other selections as set forth in the ICANN Bylaws.

Notice to Empowered Community on ICANN Standard Bylaws Amendments

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Dear RIR Community,

On 1 May 2022, the ICANN Board of Directors approved Standard Bylaws Amendments to Article 10 of the ICANN Bylaws. The resolution approving the Standard Bylaws Amendment is available at https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2022-05-01-en#2.c.

The approved Standard Bylaws Amendments are identical to the proposed amendments posted for Public Comment at https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-bylaws-amendments-ccnso-proposed-changes-to-article-10-and-annex-b-21-01-2022.

Delivery of the Secretary’s Notice on 10 May triggered a 21-day period during which any member of the ASO community can submit a rejection petition on the matter. If you would like to submit a Rejection Action Petition to the ASO, please consult Section 2 of Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for the requirements which must be met by a Rejection Action Petition (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD)

This 21-day period commenced on 10 May 2022 and will end at 23:59 PDT on 31 May 2022, or 06:59 UTC on 1 June 2022.

Any Rejection Action Petition should be sent to the ASO Secretariat ( secretariat [at] aso.icann.org ) before the deadline.

Best regards,

ASO Secretariat

ASO AC Selects Christian Kaufmann to Serve in Seat 10 of the ICANN Board of Directors

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3 May 2022

The ASO AC is pleased to announce that it has selected Christian Kaufmann to serve for a three-year term in Seat 10 of the ICANN Board of Directors.

Mr. Kaufmann will begin his term at the conclusion of the ICANN 75 Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held in September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur.

More information about Mr. Kaufmann is available here.

Thank You to All Candidates
The ASO AC would like to thank all the candidates who stepped forward for the significant amount of time they devoted to the selection process and for their willingness to serve on the ICANN Board.

Selection Process
Mr. Kaufmann’s appointment is the result of a lengthy selection process, which included a public call for nominations, a public comment period, written and videoconference interviews with the candidates, as well as a voting process in which all eligible ASO AC members were given the opportunity to vote.

Full details of the election process and information on all participating candidates can be found on the 2022 ICANN Board of Directors Seat 10 Election page

 

ASO Call for Nominations to 2022 ICANN NomCom

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ICANN’s Nominating Committee (NomCom) is responsible for the selection of eight ICANN Board Members, two Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) directors, and other selections as set forth in the ICANN Bylaws.

The 2022 NomCom will fill eight open leadership positions: three members of the ICANN Board of Directors, one member of the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors, two regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), one member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council, and one member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council.

The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to invite nominations for candidates from the Internet Numbers Community to run for an open seat on the 2022 ICANN NomCom as delegate of the ASO.

The term for the elected delegate will be one year starting in the Annual General Meeting ICANN 75 in Kuala Lumpur in September 2022.

Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in Article 8, Sections 8.2 and 8.4 of the ICANN Bylaws (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8).

Criteria for the selection of the delegate to the NomCom include:

  1. Accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and with experience and competence with collegial large group decision-making;
  2. Persons with wide contacts, broad experience in the Internet community, and a commitment to the success of ICANN;
  3. Persons whom the selecting body is confident will consult widely and accept input in carrying out their responsibilities;
  4. Persons who are neutral and objective, without any fixed personal commitments to individuals, organizations, or commercial objectives in carrying out their Nominating Committee responsibilities;
  5. Persons with an understanding of ICANN’s mission and the potential impact of ICANN’s activities on the broader Internet community who are willing to serve as volunteers, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses; and
  6. Persons who are able to work and communicate in written and spoken English.

Time Commitment for the ASO NomCom Representative

All positions require regular participation in virtual meetings via telephone and Zoom. The positions may involve significant international travel when pandemic-related travel restrictions lift. Reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service by all selected leaders will be reimbursed.

More information at the ICANN NomCom Webpage: <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2022>

Deadlines and Important Dates

The ASO AC will be responsible for the selection of the delegate based on the following timeline:

  • Announcement of call for nominations for 2022 ICANN NomCom: 7 April 2022
  • Nomination period ends: 7 May 2022
  • Evaluation of nominations by the ASO AC: 8 to 18 May 2022
  • Voting period by the ASO AC: 19 to 26 May 2022
  • Announcement of selected delegate: around 27 May 2022

Nominations should be sent to secretariat [at] aso [dot] icann [dot] org by 7 May 2022 23:59 UTC, along with answers to the following questions (all questions are mandatory). A CV may also be provided.

  1. Have you read the time commitment for NomCom and are you willing to commit the time required to fulfil this role?
  2. Have you been part of a Nomination Committee in the past with ICANN or with any other organization?
  3. How many ICANN/RIR meetings you have attended in last five years? Which SOs/ACs do you actively follow?
  4. Please briefly share why do you would like to join NomCom as the ASO-AC appointee.

 

Call for Public Comments on the 2021 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report

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Dear colleagues,

As a result of the successful IANA Stewardship transition in 2016, the IANA Numbering Services are currently managed through a Service Level Agreement between ICANN and the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).

As part of the result of the IANA Stewardship transition, the IANA Numbering Services Review Committee (IANA RC) was established in 2016. The IANA RC is composed of representatives from each RIR region and advises and assists the RIRs in the review of the IANA Numbering Services.

The IANA services are currently provided by Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), which publishes monthly performance reports on the IANA Numbering Services website.

Based on these monthly performance reports, the five RIRs have produced the 2021 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report.

30-Day Public Comment Period

The IANA RC is now launching a 30-day public comment period to seek comments and input from the community on the IANA numbering services performance and the 2021 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report.

The IANA RC encourages all members of the Internet number community to review the public IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report.

Comments on the IANA service performance should be sent to: iana-performance [at] nro [dot] net.

The IANA RC will publish an annual report in March 2022 as advice to the NRO EC with its evaluation of the IANA Numbering services. The report will be based on the IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report and on any input gathered from the global number community.

The public comment period ends on Wednesday, 9 March 2022 at 23:59 UTC.

All public comments will be published on the NRO Website in the dedicated IANA RC section and will be considered as input to the final report by the IANA. At the end of the 30-day public comment period, the IANA RC will meet and evaluate all input to the final report.

 

Kind regards,

Martin Hannigan

Chair, IANA Numbering Services Review Committee

 

Further Information

 

ASO AC / NRO NC Elects New Chair

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Kevin Blumberg, ARIN region representative, has been re-elected by the ASO Address Council (ASO AC) to serve as ASO AC/NRO NC Chair in 2022. Kevin Blumberg’s appointment was confirmed during the ASO AC teleconference held on 12 January 2022.

Kevin will once again be assisted in his role by Mike Silber (AFRINIC region) and Hervé Clément (RIPE NCC region) as vice chairs.

ASO AC Chair elections are held annually in January. The chair and vice chairs each serve a one-year term.

2022 ICANN Board Seat 10 Elections: Comment Phase Open

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In line with the ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) has issued a call for nominations for Seat 10 of the ICANN Board of Directors.

The selected candidate will serve for a three-year term, which will begin at the conclusion of the ICANN Annual General Assembly during the ICANN 75 Meeting, scheduled from 17-22 September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Following a call for candidates, the ASO AC is pleased to announce that the following candidates have been nominated (sorted by their first name):

 

Comment Phase
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The comment phase began on 30 December 2021 and will end at 23.59 UTC on 30 March 2022. Comments can be submitted for candidates by clicking on their name above and adding a comment at the end of their biography page.

Please note that, as per section 9.4.5 of the ASO AC Operating Procedures, all comments will be moderated by the ASO Secretariat prior to being published on the ASO website.

For more information on the ICANN Board of Directors Seat 10 election process, please go to < https://aso.icann.org/icann-board/icann-board-elections/2022-icann-board-of-directors-election/ >

References:

– Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC): https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac/

– ASO Memorandum of Understanding: https://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandums-of-understanding/

– ICANN Bylaws: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en

– ASO Operating Procedures: https://aso.icann.org/documents/operational-documents/operating-procedures-of-the-address-council-of-the-address-supporting-organization/