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Line 21: − ==Letters to ICANN== − In November, 2011, an open letter addressed to ICANN Chairman Dr. [[Steve Crocker|Stephen Crocker]] was published by a group of friends of ICANN who recognized the additional responsibility of the ICANN Board to properly select the next CEO. The group noted that the ICANN Board needs to uphold its [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] given that some entities are actively trying to put current internet governance at risk. The group reminded ICANN to implement the recommendations of the [[ATRT|Accountability and Transparency Review Team]] (ATRT) to adopt more transparent and accountable mechanisms for selecting the next CEO. They also recommended the following:<ref> − [http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-icann-s-next-ceo-an-open-letter-84566210.html Selecting ICANN's Next CEO: An Open Letter]</ref> − * The selection of candidates must be advertised internationally through regional and global media − * Issue a request for proposals from external consultants/firms to help in the selection process − * The ICANN Board must be on top of the selection process to maintaining its openness and transparency − * The next CEO must be chosen prior to the expiration of the term of its predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership − On January 24, 2011, the group once again sent another letter to Dr. Crocker, expressing satisfaction regarding the mechanisms implemented by the ICANN Board in the selection process and emphasizing their observations on the following points:<ref> − [http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref> − * The CEO Search Committee was properly formed and chaired by an experienced and respected personality. − * The external consultant was chosen through a bidding process − * The pre-screening of CEO applicants was conducted by the external search consultant − * Transparency was improved as the internet community had the opportunity to comment on the draft for the CEO job description and aspects of the selection process − * ICANN advertised the vacancy for ICANN CEO position in the Economist, a weekly international publication − − The group also noted that ICANN's advertisement in the Economist did not include the ICANN is a not-for profit organization and the phrase "private-sector led multistakeholder organization instead it said that ICANN fulfilled its mandate by "engaging in a global community of thousands of actively participating stakeholders" with a role in keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. The group commented that the sentence seemed to weaken the multistakeholder principle. − − In response, Dr. Crocker expressed his appreciation that the group was monitoring the selection process and informed the group that the ICANN Board received a strong response from highly qualified candidates. He also acknowledged that the comments they provided were good and the absence of the words "not-for profit" was unfortunate, as it would have complemented the words "public service," which are "fundamental to the nature of ICANN."<ref>[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref> Line 64:
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* [[Rajasekhar Ramaraj]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>
* [[Rajasekhar Ramaraj]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/ceo-search/ CEO Search Committee, icann.org]</ref>
==Criteria==
==Criteria==
* [[Katim Touray]] emphasized that it should be necessary for the next CEO to be have the sensibility to work effectively with people and companies from the developing world, regardless of whether or not they have prior experience doing so.
* [[Katim Touray]] emphasized that it should be necessary for the next CEO to be have the sensibility to work effectively with people and companies from the developing world, regardless of whether or not they have prior experience doing so.
* [[Marilyn Cade]] suggested that even when the CEO Search Committee is not able to turn to the public for input on the search process, they should turn to members of [[SG]]s [[Constituency|constituencies]], [[AC|advisory committees]], etc, for general feedback. She also suggested that feedback continue once the CEO has been appointed, to review the CEO continuously.<ref>[http://audio.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/ceo-succession-24oct11-en.mp3 CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (audio)]</ref><ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (transcript)]</ref>
* [[Marilyn Cade]] suggested that even when the CEO Search Committee is not able to turn to the public for input on the search process, they should turn to members of [[SG]]s [[Constituency|constituencies]], [[AC|advisory committees]], etc, for general feedback. She also suggested that feedback continue once the CEO has been appointed, to review the CEO continuously.<ref>[http://audio.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/ceo-succession-24oct11-en.mp3 CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (audio)]</ref><ref>[http://dakar42.icann.org/meetings/dakar2011/transcript-ceo-succession-forum-24oct11-en.txt CEO Succession Process Public Forum, 10/24/11 (transcript)]</ref>
==Letters to ICANN==
In November, 2011, an open letter addressed to ICANN Chairman Dr. [[Steve Crocker|Stephen Crocker]] was published by a group of friends of ICANN who recognized the additional responsibility of the ICANN Board to properly select the next CEO. The group noted that the ICANN Board needs to uphold its [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] given that some entities are actively trying to put current internet governance at risk. The group reminded ICANN to implement the recommendations of the [[ATRT|Accountability and Transparency Review Team]] (ATRT) to adopt more transparent and accountable mechanisms for selecting the next CEO. They also recommended the following:<ref>
[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-icann-s-next-ceo-an-open-letter-84566210.html Selecting ICANN's Next CEO: An Open Letter]</ref>
* The selection of candidates must be advertised internationally through regional and global media
* Issue a request for proposals from external consultants/firms to help in the selection process
* The ICANN Board must be on top of the selection process to maintaining its openness and transparency
* The next CEO must be chosen prior to the expiration of the term of its predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership
On January 24, 2011, the group once again sent another letter to Dr. Crocker, expressing satisfaction regarding the mechanisms implemented by the ICANN Board in the selection process and emphasizing their observations on the following points:<ref>
[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref>
* The CEO Search Committee was properly formed and chaired by an experienced and respected personality.
* The external consultant was chosen through a bidding process
* The pre-screening of CEO applicants was conducted by the external search consultant
* Transparency was improved as the internet community had the opportunity to comment on the draft for the CEO job description and aspects of the selection process
* ICANN advertised the vacancy for ICANN CEO position in the Economist, a weekly international publication
The group also noted that ICANN's advertisement in the Economist did not include the ICANN is a not-for profit organization and the phrase "private-sector led multistakeholder organization instead it said that ICANN fulfilled its mandate by "engaging in a global community of thousands of actively participating stakeholders" with a role in keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. The group commented that the sentence seemed to weaken the multistakeholder principle.
In response, Dr. Crocker expressed his appreciation that the group was monitoring the selection process and informed the group that the ICANN Board received a strong response from highly qualified candidates. He also acknowledged that the comments they provided were good and the absence of the words "not-for profit" was unfortunate, as it would have complemented the words "public service," which are "fundamental to the nature of ICANN."<ref>[http://serenidee.over-blog.com/article-selecting-icann-s-next-ceo-letter-2-98206997.html Selecting ICANN's CEO Letter 2]</ref>
===Final Criteria===
===Final Criteria===
===Outside Opinion===
===Outside Opinion===
One of the qualifications that was frequently discussed by ICANN attendees and commentators is whether or not the next CEO should be an American. Those against having another American CEO argue that the organization is already so U.S.-centric that a non-American leader would bolster ICANN's international reputation. The proponents of an American CEO note that the CEO must be able to work closely with the U.S. government, and command respect from American lawmakers and lobbying groups.<ref>[http://aptantech.com/2012/01/737/ ICANN's New CEO Needs to Fit the Bill, Aptantech.com]</ref>
One of the qualifications that was frequently discussed by ICANN attendees and commentators is whether or not the next CEO should be an American. Those against having another American CEO argued that the organization is already so U.S.-centric that a non-American leader would bolster ICANN's international reputation. The proponents of an American CEO note that the CEO must be able to work closely with the U.S. government, and command respect from American lawmakers and lobbying groups.<ref>[http://aptantech.com/2012/01/737/ ICANN's New CEO Needs to Fit the Bill, Aptantech.com]</ref>
==First CEO Search Committee==
==First CEO Search Committee==
In 2008, the previous CEO Search Committee was formed by some members of the ICANN Board who volunteered or self-appointed themselves to become of it. A significant number of consultations were conducted before the [[ICANN Board]] formally approved the composition of the CEO Search Committee. An external consultant was also hired to help ICANN in selecting a CEO but ICANN did not issue any bidding process from interested parties. The responsibilities of the consultancy firm in the CEO selection process was not clearly define by the previous CEO Search Committee. ICANN published the vacancy for the CEO position only in its website. The advertisement for the CEO job was previously inadequate, which undermined the credibility and transparency of the internet governing body.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/selecting_icanns_next_ceo_letter_2/ Selecting ICANN's Next CEO - Letter 2]</ref>
In 2008, the previous CEO Search Committee was formed by some members of the ICANN Board who volunteered or were self-appointed. A significant number of consultations were conducted before the [[ICANN Board]] formally approved the composition of the CEO Search Committee. An external consultant was also hired to help ICANN in selecting a CEO, but ICANN did not issue any bidding process from interested parties. The responsibilities of the consultancy firm in the CEO selection process was not clearly defined by the previous CEO Search Committee. ICANN published the vacancy for the CEO position only on its website. The advertisement for the CEO job was seen as inadequate and undermined the credibility and transparency of the Internet governing body.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/selecting_icanns_next_ceo_letter_2/ Selecting ICANN's Next CEO - Letter 2]</ref>
==References==
==References==