One aspect to consider in the review of the new procedures is to align the timelines with some changes made in the iCANN bylaws.

In theory our appointments should be made 6 months before the start of the term

This is stated in section 7.8.d of the ICANN Bylaws. This was updated once ICANN adopted the concept of the Empowered Community. Likewise our timeline should include the notification of the election results to the Empowered Community Administration Representative, that’s add around one week before we can actually make an official announcement of the election results which it must be vetted by this group.

I know, it’s one of many aspect to bear in mind.

I’m attaching the text of the section 7.8.d below.

Looking forward to keeping the discussion going and have a draft document in the coming months.

Regards

German

(d) At least six months before the date specified for the commencement of the term as specified in Section 7.8(a)(iv) through Section 7.8(a)(vi) above, any Supporting Organization or the At-Large Community entitled to nominate a Director for a Seat with a term beginning that year shall give the EC Administration (with a copy to the Secretary and the Decisional Participants) written notice of its nomination of Directors for seats with terms beginning at the conclusion of the annual meeting, and the EC Administration shall promptly provide the Secretary (with a copy to the Decisional Participants) with written notice of the designation of those Directors. All such notices shall be posted promptly to the Website.