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An '''Independent Objector'''  is responsible for determining if a new gTLD being application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. [[Alain Pellet]], a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May, 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]</ref>


An '''Independent Objector'''  is responsible in determining if a new gTLD being applied for is in the best interest of the internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the new [[gTLD]] program. An individual or organization maybe appointed as independent objector and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out his responsibility without bias. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/wanted-somebody-to-object-to-new-gtlds/ Wanted: somebody to object to new gTLDs]</ref>
The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the [[New gTLD Program]]. As defined, the IO may be an individual or organization and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out their responsibility without bias.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/wanted-somebody-to-object-to-new-gtlds/ Wanted: somebody to object to new gTLDs]</ref> An applicant for the position needed to be able to commit for year, starting April 1, 2012. The individual or organization must be familiar with the internet, the new gTLD program's objection and dispute resolution processes and must have an experience with multinational organizations, awareness of different cultures and be a fluent English speaker and proficient in one other major language.<ref>
 
An applicant for the position should be able to commit for a period of 12 months starting April 1, 2012. The individual or organization should be familiar with the internet, the new gTLD program's objection and dispute resolution process and must have an experience with multinational organizations, awareness of different cultures and fluent English speaker and at least one other major language.<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Experience]</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Experience]</ref>
==Preferred Skills==
The following qualifications are required for the Position:<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Skills]</ref>
* Detailed analytical and judgement skills
* Capable of making impartial decisions
* Has the ability to analyze and review comments objectively when suggesting that objections must be filed
* Excellent problem solving
* Ability to gather information, perform comprehensive analysis and provide expert opinion
* Capable of conducting research, develop arguments supported by facts against a particular TLD application and be able to manage outside counsel
* With strong communications skills and must be able to deal with diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Must be aware on the impact of decisions to the applicant, internet and the public
* Must have an extensive understanding of dispute resolution process
* Understands how national laws, rules and regulations may affect a global resource particularly the issues related to the filing of the objections


==Compensation==
==Compensation==
The Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.<ref>
The Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.<ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Contract, Fees, Budget, Logistic]</ref>
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Contract, Fees, Budget, Logistic]</ref>
==ICANN Hires Independent Objector==
[[ Alain Pellet]], a lawyer professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]</ref>
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 23:13, 12 September 2012

An Independent Objector is responsible for determining if a new gTLD being application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. Alain Pellet, a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the New gTLD Program in May, 2012. [1]

The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the New gTLD Program. As defined, the IO may be an individual or organization and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out their responsibility without bias.[2] An applicant for the position needed to be able to commit for year, starting April 1, 2012. The individual or organization must be familiar with the internet, the new gTLD program's objection and dispute resolution processes and must have an experience with multinational organizations, awareness of different cultures and be a fluent English speaker and proficient in one other major language.[3]

Compensation

The Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.[4]

References