This page includes important instructions for requesting for and completing the Expression of Interest (EoI) Form to be considered by the BCEC for the At-Large Board Member Position (2017 Cycle), as well as important notices for the applicants.
The seat no.15 of the ICANN Board of Directors is dedicated to a member selected by the At-Large Community. This seat is currently occupied by Rinalia Abdul Rahim, who assumed the position at the end of ICANN51 (2014 AGM). Her 3-year term will be completed at the closing of ICANN60 (2017 AGM).
Pursuant to Section 19 of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Rules of Procedure (version adopted on 20 September 2016), the At-Large Community process for selecting the next Board Director began in September 2016, with the appointment of the Chairs and Members of Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) and the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC).
The BCEC is responsible for delineating candidate requirements and expectations, calling for, identifying, and evaluating applications, and compiling the initial slate of candidates for the Board Director position. The BMSPC has been overseeing the entire selection process for the At-Large Board Member, including the development of the selection timeline and the election culminating the process. Both groups have regionally balanced membership and operate in accordance with a strict code of conduct and high confidentiality. To learn more information, please visit their workspace at: https://community.icann.org/x/Vxi4Aw.
This selection process is planned be completed by Friday, 21 April 2017, with the announcement of the winner on that date. See detailed timeline here.
If you are interested in applying for the At-Large Board Member Position, please follow the instruction below to request for an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form contained in this Wiki.
Instructions:
Step 1: Review the At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements - 2017. Specifically, ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements detailed under “Additional Bylaws Qualifications” on the At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements - 2017.
Step 2: Review all reference materials that you will need to complete this process contained on the At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements Reference Links & Resources - 2017 page.
Step 3: Email the Program Admin Staff at <xxx> and briefly indicate your interest.
Step 4: Once your email is received, Program Admin Staff will follow up by sending you an email providing you access to an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form contained in this wiki for you to submit your complete application.
If you have received an email from the Program Admin Staff providing you access to an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form contained in this Wiki, please follow the instructions below to complete your EoI Form.
Your individual EoI Form has been restricted so that it can be edited only by you and viewed by the BCEC Members and authorized Program Admin Staff. No one else will be able to access or view the contents of your EoI Form.
Instructions:
Step 1: A blank EoI Form has been created and is titled according to the unique randomly generated 5-character Candidate Name (or Code) (e.g., C1234) sent you by Program Admin Staff via a separate Email. It should be the only page visible under the Expression of Interest (EoI) Forms - 2017 (see left navigation menu). Click that page link and proceed to Step 2.
- You must login to this Wiki to access your EoI Form. If you are unsure about your UserID and Password, please send an Email to <xxx> requesting that information.
Your EoI Form has been RESTRICTED so that it can be edited only by you and viewed by the BCEC Members and authorized Program Admin Staff in ICANN. No one else will be able to view or access the contents of your EoI Form.
- IMPORTANT: DO NOT change that page title for any reason.
Step 2: Once you have opened your specific EoI Form in Step 1, click <Edit Contents> on the top of menu bar, then answer each of the questions in the blank column to the far right.
- Certain fields accept plain text and you may enter the data directly into the cell. Note that the field will auto-expand and auto-wrap as you type text.
- Other fields permit rich-text and, when you click in the cell, a window will open which will offer additional editing features (see top menu) such as bold, italics, bullets, and more.
- Note that some fields contain menu selections which will pop-up once you click anywhere in the cell.
- The EoI Form contains Profile Sections (A-C) and a separate Application Section (D) for this At-Large Board Member Selection Cycle.
- IMPORTANT: This form must be completed in English.
Step 3: You are able to edit and save your progress until the final submission. Remember to <Save> all changes before exiting your session (saving does not occur automatically). The <Save> button is located at the bottom right of your EoI Form.
Step 4:
Additional Tips:
- How to Edit Later: After saving the content you entered on your application, you may return at any time to amend the content. Simply click on your individual page and then click <Edit Contents> on the top menu bar and continue completing the form. Don’t forget to <Save> any changes you make.
- How to Link to This Page: Both standard and tiny links (URL) are available to your New Profile page. The tiny link is useful because it will always point to the correct location (permalink) even if the page is subsequently moved within the Wiki. To access the tiny link, go to the Tools menu and click "Link to this page..." or, simply, press the keyboard shortcut letter "k" to show both standard and tiny URLs, either of which may be copied and pasted to another Wiki or website.
