2010 NRO-NC/ASO-AC Election

About the ASO-AC

The ASO Address Council consists of the members of the NRO Number Council. It is responsible for the organisational roles of:

• Undertaking a role in the global policy development process.
• Providing recommendations to the Board of ICANN concerning the recognition of new RIRs, according to agreed requirements and policies as currently described in http://www.icann.org/icp/icp-2.htm
• Defining procedures for selection of individuals to serve on other ICANN bodies, in particular on the ICANN Board, and implementing any roles assigned to the Address Council in such procedures.
• Providing advice to the Board of ICANN on number resource allocation policy, in conjunction with the RIRs.
• Developing procedures for conducting business in support of their responsibilities, in particular for the appointment of an Address Council Chair and definition of the Chair`s responsibilities. All such procedures shall be submitted to the Executive Council of the NRO for approval.

See the ASO-AC MoU at http://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandum-of-understanding/ for details.

Current members from AfriNIC Service Region

1. Jean Robert Hountomey - Apr 2009 to Dec 2011
2. Vincent Ngundi - Jan 2008 to Dec 2010
3. Alan Barrett - Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010 (Appointed)

Positions open

Vincent Ngundi - Jan 2008 to Dec 2010

Eligibility

Open to individuals residing within the AfriNIC service region. Self-nominations are permitted and must be supported by two AfriNIC members in a good standing.

How to Nominate

Nominations should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following information:

1. Nominator (Full Name):
2. Nominee (Full Name):
3. Organisation (or Affiliation):
4. Current Position:
5. Physical address:
6. E-mail address:
7. Phone number:
8. Fax number:
9. Country of Residence:
10. Secondment: :
    1. (Name, e-mail address, Organisation)
    2. (Name, e-mail address, Organisation)

Candidate must provide two valid references that the NomCom could contact for further information and background check

Also

• Send a brief statement (not more than 400 words) explaining the candidate's background and motivation
• A copy of candidate`s Resume and a picture will be requested and used for publication

Deadline for Nominations

Nominations will be accepted until 20:00 UTC on 16 October 2010.