Applicants Sought from Internet User Community for Seat on Board of Directors

by Chris Grundemann on 2 September, 2010

The group representing individual Internet users is calling for applications from those who may be interested in helping to develop policy while serving on the organization’s Board of Directors.

’s At-Large community (representing individual Internet users) is undertaking a global search to fill a Board seat reserved for an who does not represent a particular government, corporate or non-profit entity.

“This is all about providing a voice for the average everyday in the global non-profit organization charged with coordinating the Internet addressing system,” said Cheryl Langdon-Orr, the Chair of the At-Large Advisory Committee (). “ wants to hear from all segments of the Internet community, including the individuals who often simply feel they don’t have a voice in policy formation.”

is looking for someone with a broad international perspective and a background in Internet users’ interests, consumer policy and/or civil society worldwide. The At-Large Board member would have a voice in the numerous issues which help define the organization.

“The Internet is defined by its unique ability to give everyone a voice,” said Langdon-Orr. “This is an to extend that concept of inclusion to ’s top level.”

Interested parties can obtain more information by writing ’s Board Evaluation Committee at BCEC-Request@icann.org. The deadline to apply for the At-Large Board seat is September 6, 2010.

Please see the press release on the Call for Statements of Interests for Candidates for Post of Board Seat at: http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-24aug10-en.pdf [PDF, 400 KB]

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