SSC Assignment Overview

The SSC has been tasked with selecting GNSO Council Liaison to the Operational Design Phase (ODP) for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group (SubPro). Additional information about the SubPro ODP is available here.

Additional general information about the Operational Design Phase is available on this page and in this process paper. 

The following is the proposed timeline for this selection: 

• 31 Aug - 21 Sep: Expression of Interest process is open
• 22 Sep - 16 Oct: SSC completes selection process
• 17 Oct: Document deadline for October Council meeting
• 27 Oct: GNSO votes on SSC selection

Expression(s) of Interest have been received from the following:

Sebastien Ducos

Jeffrey Neuman

Cheryl Langdon-Orr

Excerpted from the EOI Announcement:

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between the ODP team and the GNSO Council to facilitate and streamline communications on identified issues that pertain to the intent or substance of the policy recommendations. Convey relevant information from the GNSO Council to the ODP team and vice versa.
• Provide relevant background information to ICANN org upon request, in consultation with the GNSO Council, as needed.
• Ensure all communications between the liaison and the ODP team are fully transparent.

Desired Skills and Experience

Criteria used to evaluate candidates:

• Understanding of the specific and limited nature of the role and ability to perform liaison duties with the necessary restraint.
• Previous involvement with the SubPro PDP and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
• Demonstrated ability to act in a neutral manner, especially when there are divergent views within the GNSO.
• Familiarity with both the dynamics and the operations of the GNSO Council.
• Availability to devote the necessary time to this effort, including attending meetings with the ODP team upon request and providing regular updates to the Council.