- ICANN reopens the Expressions of Interest period for the 2025 Nominating Committee Standing Committee members.
- The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 14 March 2025.
What happened: ICANN seeks additional candidates for NomCom
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the reopening of the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee. This decision follows an insufficient number of applicants during the initial period from 10 to 23 December 2024. The new deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 14 March 2025.
ICANN aims to conduct a thorough assessment and selection process, ensuring a diverse and capable committee. Candidates are required to submit their Expressions of Interest to NomComStandingCommitteeEOI@icann.org. A suggested form for submissions is available on the ICANN website. This form includes questions on the candidate’s background, experience with ICANN, and reasons for interest in serving on the NomCom Standing Committee.
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Why it’s important
The reopening of the Expressions of Interest period highlights ICANN’s commitment to robust governance and diversity within its committees. The Nominating Committee plays a crucial role in selecting members for ICANN’s Board and other leadership roles.
Ensuring a diverse and experienced committee is essential for the effective functioning and global representation of ICANN’s mission. The additional time for applications allows for a more comprehensive evaluation process, ultimately supporting ICANN’s goal of maintaining a fair and inclusive internet governance framework.
