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The following comments were received during the open forum held in Dakar:
The following comments were received during the open forum held in Dakar:
* [[Alejandro Pisanty]] pointed out that one of the biggest challenges to the ICANN CEO is working with a Board that changes, has differing opinions and motivations, and its own internal politics. He also pointed out that the following the previous CEO selection process, expectations were too high for the new CEO, [[Rod Beckstrom]], and suggested that the salary for the next CEO could be less than Beckstrom's.
* [[Alejandro Pisanty]] pointed out that one of the biggest challenges to the ICANN CEO is working with a Board that changes, has differing opinions and motivations, and its own internal politics. He also pointed out that following the previous CEO selection process, expectations were too high for the new CEO, [[Rod Beckstrom]]. He also suggested that the salary for the next CEO could be less than Beckstrom's.
* [[Desiree Miloshevic]] requested that the process proceed transparently and the CEO applications be made public. [[Ron Andruff]] thanked the committee for the opportunity to comment on the process, as there had not been such an opportunity during previous CEO hiring processes. He also brought up the topic of salary, saying that the CEO's salary should be commensurate with ICANN's success under his or her leadership.
* [[Desiree Miloshevic]] requested that the process proceed transparently and the CEO applications be made public.
* [[Ron Andruff]] thanked the committee for the opportunity to comment on the process, as there had not been such an opportunity during previous CEO hiring processes. He also brought up the topic of salary, saying that the CEO's salary should be commensurate with ICANN's success under his or her leadership.
* [[Werner Staub]] argued that ICANN is too dependent on its CEO, and the next CEO should be someone who is replaceable and makes themselves easily replaceable. He also argued that the position's salary should be lowered.
* [[Werner Staub]] argued that ICANN is too dependent on its CEO, and the next CEO should be someone who is replaceable and makes themselves easily replaceable. He also argued that the position's salary should be lowered.
* [[Khaled Fattal]] emphasized that the CEO be able to operate on behalf of global public interest, as the Internet is expanding internationally. He also addressed protecting against potential conflicts of interest in regards to the new gTLD program.
* [[Khaled Fattal]] emphasized that the CEO be able to operate on behalf of global public interest, as the Internet is expanding internationally. He also addressed protecting against potential conflicts of interest in regard to the new gTLD program.
* [[Sebastien Bachollet]] pointed out that the new CEO could come from anywhere, and that they don't need to be a superman or superwoman, but someone who can run the organization under the guidance of the Board and properly serve the volunteers within the organization.
* [[Sebastien Bachollet]] pointed out that the new CEO could come from anywhere, and that he or she doesn't need to be a superman or superwoman, but someone who can run the organization under the guidance of the Board and properly serve the volunteers within the organization.
* [[Jonathan Zuck]] emphasized that ICANN is at a critical point of transition, and that the organization was not being run well enough. The next speaker, [[Roelof Meijer]], agreed, saying that a major criteria for the next CEO should be the ability to improve the quality and performance of ICANN.
* [[Jonathan Zuck]] argued that ICANN is being run like a monopoly, which it is not. He stated that the organization is at a critical point of transition, and the next CEO needs to be able to turn it around and run it properly.
* [[Roland Perry]] asked whether a requirement for the next CEO would be to have attended at least one [[ICANN Meeting]], and whether the person must be an American citizen. The first question was not answered, and the answer to the second was no, however the person must legally be able to work in the State of California.
* The next speaker, [[Roelof Meijer]], agreed, saying that a major criteria for the next CEO should be the ability to improve the quality and performance of ICANN.
* [[Elliot Noss]] reiterated the importance of Sebastien's point of hiring the person, not the set of qualities. He also emphasized the importance that the next ICANN CEO be someone with a deep connection to and understanding of the Internet, who would serve the role better due to their emotional investment.
* [[Roland Perry]] asked whether a requirement for the next CEO would be to have attended at least one [[ICANN Meeting]], and whether the person must be an American citizen. The answer to both questions was no, however the person must legally be able to work in the State of California.
* [[Elliot Noss]] reiterated the importance of hiring a person and not a set of qualities. He also emphasized the importance that the next ICANN CEO be someone with a deep connection to and understanding of the Internet, who would serve the role better due to their emotional investment.
* [[Bret Fausett]] commented that none of the past CEOs worked out of any of the established ICANN offices, and suggested it might be a good idea for the next CEO.
* [[Bret Fausett]] commented that none of the past CEOs worked out of any of the established ICANN offices, and suggested it might be a good idea for the next CEO.
* [[Barry Shein]] questioned whether or not the position of President and CEO should be split into two or more postions.
* [[Barry Shein]] questioned whether or not the position of President and CEO should be split into two or more postions.
* [[Kieren McCarthy]] argued that what ICANN needs from a CEO is not just a frontman, but an effective delegator who values community input, who uses ICANN's assets to create effective participation and assist community members.
* [[Kieren McCarthy]] stated that what ICANN needs from a CEO is not just a frontman, but an effective delegator who values community input, who uses ICANN's assets to create effective participation and assist community members.
* [[Titilayo Akinsanmi]], like Staub, emphasized the importance that the next CEO be able to allow room for their successor to come in and operate effectively.
* [[Titilayo Akinsanmi]], like Staub, emphasized the importance that the next CEO be able to allow room for their successor to come in and operate effectively.
* [[Naomasa Maruyama]] supported the idea that the CEO should support the Board and listen to the Board's guidance, instead of being in opposition to the Board, which represents the community.
* [[Naomasa Maruyama]] supported the idea that the CEO should support the Board and listen to the Board's guidance, instead of being in opposition to the Board, which represents the community.
* [[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 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>