Hi Mike, It is always good to acknowledge our mistakes, errors and learn from them to continuously improve our processes, activities and deliverables.
As for the election's proceedings, the current model must evolve. If i am allowed, I will offer again, the comments i submitted recently* as first input to the discussions. (*) https://afrinic.net/call-for-comments-bod-election-process-guidelines-20181126 Thanks Alain > On 19 Mar 2020, at 11:45, Mike Silber <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Komi > > I have noted your comments, as well as John’s input. > > I tend to agree that actions “in good faith” can be excused, but only for so > long. > > In the case of the NomCom, the processes need to be improved and formalised. > Your suggestion regarding regional exclusion is one issue that needs to be > reconsidered. There are many other opportunities for improvement and I > understand this process is underway. > > A couple of suggestions emanating from the ICANN NomCom review: > > leadership continuity: the Board appoints a chair and an associate chair. The > associate chair is selected as a possible/likely chair for the next year and > gives her/him the chance to become familiar with processes. In addition, the > previous year’s chair stays on as an advisor to the chair > code of conduct and confidentiality: each year the NomCom confirms their > adherence to a code of conduct and confidentiality undertakings, which are > published > carry over of candidates - prior year candidates may be approached to see if > they will consider standing again > active outreach, including using recruitment firms and placing adverts in the > media > > Can I ask if anyone has views on the above or other suggestions regarding > improvement - you share them in this renamed thread? > > Regards > > Mike > > > >> On 19 Mar 2020, at 10:24, Komi Elitcha <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Dear Walu, >> >> I hope you read Marcus introductory message on the topic including the >> questions raised. >> >> As someone who served on many NomCom and former board member, I do assume >> you understand very well the role and responsibilities of NomCom members and >> the meaning of the following text from the elections guidelines: >> >> >> *** >> “The Board further expects NomCom members to: >> be neutral; to have no interest in the results of the elections;......” >> *** >> >> I am glad you concluded your message by encouraging NomCom members to do >> their job without fear or favor...I see convergence as the overall goal is >> to make sure NomCom members remain neutral and fair and not conflicted. >> >> On a more general note, I tend to conclude that having only 4 NomCom >> members(not domiciled in a region whose seat is open for renewal ...) >> advertising and searching candidates in their tiny personal network can only >> give the results we’ve seen recently with few number of candidates per seat. >> >> Evidently, Afrinic demands nomcom be regional and ones own network could be >> limiting >> >> Hope this help, >> >> - Komi >> >>> On Mar 15, 2020, at 15:40, John Walu <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> I am also struggling to understand the 'crime'. >>> >>> I served on several past Nomination Committees and my first line of >>> advertising/recruitment was always my own networks. For the simple reason >>> that I really didn't have access to OTHER peoples networks. >>> >>> AfriNIC has in recent times struggled to raise multiple candidates per seat >>> and so NomComm Members and Chair should be encouraged to cast their search >>> as wide as possible....naturally charity, would I presume to begin from >>> home. >>> >>> So evidence or no evidence, NOMCOM please keep advertising and searching >>> without fear or favor. >>> >>> walu >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Marcus K. G. Adomey [[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>] >>> Sent: 09 March 2020 18:50 >>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> Subject: [Community-Discuss] NomCom Chairs Private Message >>> >>> Dear Community, >>> >>> Our goodwill advocates have sighted an email message from the recently >>> appointed and current NomCom chair to his favorite private mailing list in >>> South Africa soliciting applications from the country in question. >>> >>> >>> As a community, we have a few questions to ensure fairness in terms of >>> recruitment of people based on merit and most importantly diversity. >>> >>> 1. Would the NomCom please share announcements equally well across other >>> African countries to the same extent as the NomCom chair is doing for >>> specifically South Africa? >>> >>> >>> 2. Is this a personal act or was this done in his capacity as the NomCom >>> chair where utmost objective neutrality is expected. >>> >>> >>> 3. The said message asks for more South African representation even though >>> it indicates SA already has a seat. >>> >>> Does this show some level of bias from the chairman of NomCom. >>> >>> 4. The said email indicates that the best way to influence the organization >>> (meaning AfriNIC) is by getting involved and appeals for people on the said >>> list to do so. >>> >>> This shows intent of bias focused on a specific country with aim of control >>> while development is totally forgotten. >>> >>> >>> Marcus >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Community-Discuss mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss >>> <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Community-Discuss mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss >>> <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Community-Discuss mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss >>> <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss> >> >> -KE >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Community-Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss >> <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss> > _______________________________________________ > Community-Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss
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