[arin-announce] ASO AC Calls for Nominations for Seat 9 on the ICANN Board of Directors
This message is forwarded on behalf of the Address Supporting Organization. The original post is available at: https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac-calls-for-nominations-for-seat-9-on-the-icann-board-of-directors/ In line with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and the ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is calling for nominations for Seat 9 on 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 to be held during the ICANN 81 Meeting, scheduled to be held in November 2024. **Eligibility Requirements** All nominated candidates must meet the selection criteria and conflict of interest requirements as outlined in Articles 7.3, 7.4 and 7.6 of the ICANN Bylaws and will undergo a due diligence review by an independent ICANN contractor. https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article7 **Nomination Process** Community members are invited to submit their nominations by email to board-nominati...@aso.icann.org by Friday, 15 December 2023 at 23:59 UTC. Nominations must include the following information: – Full name of the person being nominated – Contact email address of the person being nominated – Contact telephone number (if available) of the person being nominated – Full name of the person making the nomination – Contact email address of the person making the nomination – Contact telephone number of the person making the nomination **Regional Restrictions** The ICANN Bylaws state that no two directors selected by a Supporting Organization can reside in the same geographic region. The current ASO AC selection for Seat 10, Christian Kaufmann, resides in the RIPE NCC region. Therefore, nominations for Seat 9 will not be accepted from candidates residing in the RIPE NCC region. **Important Dates** – Nomination Phase: 15 September 2023 – 15 December 2023 – Comments Phase: 30 December 2023 – 29 January 2024 – Interview Phase: 29 January 2024 –29 March 2024 – Selection Phase (deliberation): 30 March – 29 April 2024 – Selection Phase (voting): 30 April – 7 May 2024 – Announcement of selected candidate: around 14 May 2024 **Further Information** Additional information and updated announcements will be added to the dedicated 2024 Seat 9 election page on the ASO website. Detailed procedures for election of individuals to the ICANN Board of Directors by the ASO AC can be found in Section 9 of the ASO AC Operating Procedures. https://aso.icann.org/documents/operational-documents/aso-ac-icann-board-selection-procedures/ If you have any questions about the elections or the election process, please contact secretar...@nro.net. 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 – 2024 ICANN Seat 9 Election on the ASO Website: https://aso.icann.org/icann-board/icann-board-elections/2024-icann-board-of-directors-seat-9-election/ ___ ARIN-Announce You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Announce Mailing List (ARIN-announce@arin.net). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: https://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-announce Please contact i...@arin.net if you experience any issues.
[arin-announce] NRO Statement on Appointment of an Official Receiver for AFRINIC
This message is forwarded on behalf of the Number Resource Organization. The original post is available at: https://www.nro.net/nro-statement-on-appointment-of-an-official-receiver-for-afrinic/ Re: Appointment of an Official Receiver for AFRINIC The NRO welcomes recent developments in the legal proceedings affecting AFRINIC. With successful execution, these developments will restore AFRINIC to functional governance with the election of an Executive Board and appointment of a CEO. These developments will further allow AFRINIC to continue to function with stability and certainty as the African continent’s Regional Internet Registry and also to resume its full participation in the NRO. The Bankruptcy Division of the Supreme Court of Mauritius has been hearing a case concerning the appointment of a receiver as per Section 178 of the Companies Act 2001 of Mauritius. On 11 September, the Honourable Judge issued a ruling that incorporates the following points: Pursuant to section 178(2)(c) of the Companies Act, which regulates AFRINIC’s future conduct, AFRINIC is restrained from any relocation or subjecting itself to a takeover, merger, restructuring, or management control. A receiver in the form of the Official Receiver has been appointed under section 178(2)(c) of the Companies Act. The receiver’s role is to maintain the status quo of AFRINIC’s assets and preserve the value of the business. The receiver is tasked with overseeing the election process in accordance with AFRINIC’s constitution, facilitating the formation of a proper board, and appointing a Chief Executive Officer. The receiver has been instructed to expedite the board constitution process within a six-month timeframe starting from September 12, 2023. In case of any delays, the receiver can seek an extension through legal channels. We see the appointment of a receiver as a positive development, as it will help to ensure that AFRINIC’s members keep receiving registry services and benefit from related activities in the coming months. The establishment of an election timeline puts the organization on a path towards resolving its previous governance issues, which is to the benefit of both the staff and the AFRINIC community. These measures also allow AFRINIC to honour its commitments as set out in Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2), in the NRO MOU with the other RIRs, and the ASO MOU between the RIRs and ICANN to ensure the operation of the Joint Internet Numbers Registry. The NRO stands ready to provide any information or support required by the Official Receiver, Mr. Vasoodaymen Virasami. AFRINIC’s governance processes will require the involvement of AFRINIC’s members and community, and we see this as critical to ensuring that functional governance can be restored in the AFRINIC region. The NRO would like to thank the AFRINIC staff who have demonstrated their commitment to AFRINIC’s Members and the global Internet by maintaining continued operations and services during recent times. Their professionalism and dedication are critical to the success of AFRINIC. With best regards and hopes for AFRINIC, AFRINIC staff, and all members of the AFRINIC community, John Curran, 2023 Chair Number Resource Organization on behalf of the NRO Executive Council (NRO-EC) ___ ARIN-Announce You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Announce Mailing List (ARIN-announce@arin.net). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: https://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-announce Please contact i...@arin.net if you experience any issues.
