[Chapter-delegates] 2015 Call for Nominations for the Internet Society Board of Trustees

Wed Oct 22 10:15:39 PDT 2014

I couldn't agree more, Gunela!

Mark D. Urban
Vice-Chair, ISOC Disabilities and Special Needs Chapter

On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 9:41 PM, Gunela Astbrink <g.astbrink at gsa.com.au>
wrote:

> It is good to see that NomCom are encouraging nominations from
> under-represented areas such as from Africa, the Middle East and Central
> and South America; younger candidates, women and those with the lived
> experience of disability.
>
> As long as nominees also have the required qualities and experience, this
> diversity should enrich the direction of ISOC going forward.
>
> Gunela Astbrink
>
> Narelle Clark said the following on 22/10/14 12:29 :
>
>> This message can also be seen online at:
>> http://www.internetsociety.org/2015-call-nominations-
>> internet-society-board-trustees
>>
>> **
>>
>> *
>> *
>>
>> *2015 Call for Nominations for the Internet Society Board of Trustees*
>>
>> The Internet Society's (ISOC) Nominations Committee is accepting
>> applications from candidates interested in serving on the ISOC Board of
>> Trustees.* In this year’s election cycle one Trustee will be elected by
>> ISOC Organizational Members, one by ISOC Chapters. Two Trustees will
>> also be selected by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The
>> Trustee positions are 3-year terms that start mid-year 2015 and expire
>> mid-year 2018.
>>
>> The Internet Society (ISOC) is a global not-for-profit organization
>> founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards,
>> education and policy. With offices in Washington, DC, and Geneva,
>> Switzerland, as well as regional bureaus located throughout the world,
>> it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of
>> the Internet for the benefit of people globally. ISOC is also the
>> organizational home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and
>> other Internet-related bodies who together play a critical role in
>> ensuring that the Internet develops in a stable and open manner. ISOC
>> has more than 140 organizational members, over 100 chapters and more
>> than 65,000 individual members that play a role in driving the mission
>> and work of the organization. ISOC currently has an operational budget
>> of USD 38 million.
>>
>> The ISOC Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance of the
>> organization, and its authority is derived from the organization’s
>> by-laws and policies
>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/governance-and-
>> policies/amended-and-restated-laws-internet-society>.
>> The composition of the Board includes 12 Trustees, 4 of whom are elected
>> by ISOC Organizational Members, 4 of whom are elected by Chapters, and 4
>> selected by the IETF following the process documented in RFC 3677.*
>> Procedures for the selection of Trustees are available here
>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/
>> policies-and-procedures/selection>.
>> The ISOC CEO and President serves ex-officio as a non-voting member of
>> the Board.
>>
>> *Time Commitment***
>>
>> Trustees are expected to commit the time necessary to perform regular
>> Board and committee business. Trustees are also expected to allocate
>> time to attend and prepare for meetings.
>>
>> *Board Meetings*: three physical meetings per year that are 2 days in
>> length plus travel time. These meetings are typically co-located with
>> one IETF meeting, one ICANN meeting, and one ISOC event each year.
>>
>> *Strategic Planning Retreat*: generally one per year over 2 days plus
>> travel time.
>>
>> *Conference calls*: generally three to four 2-hour teleconferences per
>> year.
>>
>> *Committees:*participation in at least one committee.
>>
>> *Email correspondence*: while most Trustee work is conducted during
>> board and committee meetings and calls, there will be occasions when
>> emerging strategic and governance issues require participation of board
>> members via email discussions, polls and surveys.
>>
>> *Eligibility Statement***
>>
>> Candidates for ISOC Trustee will have demonstrable involvement in the
>> Internet with deep understanding in at least two of the following areas:
>>
>>   * Internet standards
>>   * Internet operation
>>   * Public policy for Internet and telecommunications
>>   * Internet development
>>
>> Ideal candidates will also have a good understanding of broader
>> technology, policy, business and/or economic issues relevant to the
>> Society.
>>
>> The following qualifications are also highly desirable:
>>
>>   * Previous board or leadership experience, especially for
>>     not-for-profit entities
>>   * Skills in organizational management and leadership
>>   * Financial oversight and fund raising
>>   * The ability to identify relevant ISOC projects and attendant
>>     community engagement models
>>   * Vision for the role of the Internet Society
>>
>> The ISOC Board of Trustees aims to be as broadly representative of the
>> many cultures and communities around the world that it can. While all
>> qualified candidates are welcome, we strongly encourage members from
>> currently under-represented areas to nominate candidates. In this light,
>> nominations of candidates from Africa, the Middle East and Central and
>> South America; younger candidates, women and those with the lived
>> experience of disability are encouraged.
>>
>> For additional information, see the FAQs about Internet Society Board
>> service
>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/faqs-about-internet-society-board-service
>> >.
>>
>>
>> *Timeline and Nomination Form***
>>
>> Nominations should be sent to the Nominations Committee using the
>> following forms. Self-nominations and third party nominations are
>> welcome. Please be sure to include a Statement of Interest and a Resumé
>> or one-page narrative biography. Please indicate whether you consider
>> the nominee a candidate to be elected by the Organizational Members, the
>> Chapters, or both. Nominations will close on *December 20, 2014.*
>>
>> Form for self-nominating candidates
>> <https://www.internetsociety.org/form/bot-nominations/self>
>>
>> Form to nominate a third party
>> <https://www.internetsociety.org/form/bot-nominations/third>
>>
>> * Ref: Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Internet Society, July 2013
>> <http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/governance-and-
>> policies/amended-and-restated-laws-internet-society>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Narelle Clark
>> Chair, Internet Society NOMCOM
>> Member, Board of Trustees Internet Society
>> Immediate Past President and Board Member
>> Internet Society of Australia
>> ph: 0412 297 043
>> int ph: +61 412 297 043
>> narelle at isoc-au.org.au <mailto:president at isoc-au.org.au>
>> www.internetsociety.org <http://www.internetsociety.org>
>> The Internet is for Everyone!
>>
>>
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>>
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