AFRALO Elections 2010 at a Glance

As an integral part of ICANN's At-Large infrastructure, the membership of AFRALO must hold a number of elections in 2010:

Position

Current status

ALAC Representative selected by AFRALO

 

AFRALO Secretariat

 

AFRALO Delegate to the ICANN Nominating Committee - AFRALO may give a recommendation to the ALAC

 

Each of these positions is for a two-year term except for the AFRALO Delegate to the ICANN Nominating Committee, which is a one-year term.

AFRALO-selected representative on the ALAC

The RALOs elect two out of three of their regional representatives on the ALAC. The third representative is appointed by the Nominating Committee.

NomCom-selected AFRALO representative to the ALAC

  • Individuals interested in being considered by the NomCom for the position of ALAC representative from AFRALO were invited to submit a Statement of Interest to the 2010 Nom Com for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative by 15 April 2010.

Suggested Election Timeline

The AFRALO instruments do not contain specific provisions governing the election process. Therefore, it is suggested that the following election process shall be adopted:

1. Call for election: The regional Secretariat will make a call for election (no later than 23 July 2010)
2. Nomination period: Nominations shall be accepted for four weeks after the Secretariat calls for nominations (up to 20 August 2010)
3. Acceptance deadline: The nominees need to accept their nomination no later than seven days after the nomination period ends (27 August September 2010)
4. Election deadline: The election shall begin no later than one week after the end of the acceptance deadline (3 September 2010) and end no later than two weeks later (17 September 2010)

Therefore, the votes would actually be cast between 3 September and 17 September 2010.

Please Note: AFRALO is free to adopt a different process.

Obligations and Responsibilities of ALAC members

The obligation and requirement of ALAC members and liaisons are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws, ALAC Rules of Procedure and the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure. You will find relevant extracts from these sources under ALAC Members - Obligations and Responsibilities.

The incumbent is Hawa Diakite. She is eligible for re-election.

Nominations for ALAC Representative

Nominated By

Seconded By

Date Nominee Accepted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFRALO Secretary

Descriptions of Position:

Please click here for the description of the responsibilities of the positions of AFRALO Secretary.

AFRALO elects a Secretary on a bi-annual basis. The incumbent is Didier Kasole. He eligible for re-election.

Suggested Election timetable:

1. Call for election: The regional Secretariat will make a call for election (no later than 23 July 2010)
2. Nomination period: Nominations shall be accepted for four weeks after the Secretariat calls for nominations (up to 20 August 2010)
3. Acceptance deadline: The nominees need to accept their nomination no later than seven days after the nomination period ends (27 August September 2010)
4. Election deadline: The election shall begin no later than one week after the end of the acceptance deadline (3 September 2010) and end no later than two weeks later (17 September 2010)

Therefore, the votes would actually be cast between 3 September and 17 September 2010.

Nominations for AFRALO Secretary

Name of Nominee

Nominated By

Date Nominee Accepted

Chair

 

 

 

Secretariat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nomination Committee Delegate from AFRALO

The ALAC appoints, in consultation with the RALOs, one representative from each of ICANN's five geographic regions to the Nominating Committee. AFRALO has the possibility to recommend a preferred candidate for this position to the ALAC. Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a year term, and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the ICANN Bylaws.

The incumbent for Africa is Yaovi Atohoun. He is eligible for re-election.

Suggested timetable:

The ALAC ExCom suggested the following timetable for nominations and recommendations for the AFRALO NomCom Delegate position:

1. Nominations Open: No later than 23 July 2010
2. Nominations Close: on or before 6 August 2010
3. Nomination Acceptance Deadline: on or before 10 August 2010
*4. Voting Period to select preferred AFRALO candidate: 11 August 2010 to 15 August 2010
5. ALAC Notification: RALOs to transmit all accepted nominations, with a recommendation of a preferred candidate if the RALO wishes to provide one: 16 August 2010
6. ALAC Voting Begins: 18 August 2010
7. ALAC Voting Ends: 24 August 2010
8. Notification to NomCom of Appointees: No Later than 31 August 2010

Obligations and Responsibilities of NomCom Members

The obligation and requirement of NomCom members are outlined in the NomCom members - Obligations and Requirements

NomCom Delegate from North America

Nominated By

Seconded By

Date Nominee Accepted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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