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Line 21: − + − On 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 also cited that the ICANN Board needs to uphold its [[Multistakeholder Model|multistakeholder model]] since some entities are actively trying to put the current internet governance at risk. In connection, the group reminded ICANN to implement the recommendations of the Accountability and Transparency Review Team ([[ATRT]]) to adopt a more transparent and accountable mechanism in selecting the next CEO. They also recommended the following:<ref> + − + − + − + − + − + − +
→Letters from Group of Friends of ICANN
* [[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>
==Letters from Group of Friends of ICANN==
==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>
[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
* 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
* 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 ICANN Board must be on top of the selection process to maintaining its openness and transparency
* The next CEO must be chose prior to the expiration of the term of its predecessor to ensure the continuity of leadership
* 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 regarding satisfaction regarding the mechanism implemented by the ICANN Board in the selection process emphasizing their observations on the following points:<ref>
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>
[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 chaired by an experienced and respected personality.
* 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 external consultant was chosen through a bidding process
* The pre-screening of CEO applicants was conducted by the external search consultant
* The pre-screening of CEO applicants was conducted by the external search consultant
* Transparency was improved-the internet community had the opportunity to comment on the draft for the CEO job description and aspects of the selection process
* 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
* 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 was rephrased in such wherein ICANN fulfill its mission 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 weakened the multistakeholder principle.
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 appreciated that the group is monitoring the selection process and informed the group that the ICANN Board receive 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" is unfortunate, it should have complemented the words "public service," which are "fundamental 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>
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>
==Criteria==
==Criteria==