Monday, 2 November 2020
Call for Nominations Opens
The Internet Society serves a pivotal role in the world as a global leader on Internet policy, technical, economic, and social matters, and as a strong supporter of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Central to our success is the volunteer leadership provided by a dedicated and discerning Board of Trustees. We encourage qualified individuals to consider serving on the board.
In 2021, the Internet Society’s Chapters will be asked to elect one member to the board, Organization Members will be asked to elect two members, and the IETF will be asked to appoint two members following the process documented in RFC 3677.
One of the two Organization Member seats will include the usual three-year term of office. The other seat was recently filled on a temporary basis after the resignation of a Trustee originally elected for a three-year term in 2019. This seat will include a one-year term. The candidate in the Organization Members election who receives the highest weighted vote count will be seated for a full three-year term, and the candidate with the next highest weighted vote count will be seated for a one-year term.
All successful candidates will be asked to participate in a board orientation program after the elections, and all will begin their terms on the board during the Annual General Meeting currently scheduled for July 31 – August 1, 2021.
In support of the organization’s mission to promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society, the board provides strategic direction, oversight, inspiration, support and advice. The board’s role is strictly limited to governance, which is by definition, the creation of policies, and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation. In consultation with the CEO, the board sets up strategic goals and helps devise a high-level strategic action plan to reach them. Once the goals and plans are approved, the board oversees management’s implementation and measures results of the actions taken in accordance with the plan.
* Reimbursement for travel to board meetings and retreats is provided to Trustees who request it. The Internet Society does not provide other compensation for board service.
As adopted by the Board on 13 October 2020
Call for Nominations Opens
Nominations Period Closes
Election Eligibility Cut-Off Date
Candidate Slates Announced Petitions Period Opens
Deadline for Receipt of Petition Requests
Deadline for Receipt of Petition Signatures
Final Candidate Slates Announced
Candidates Forums Open
Candidates Forums Close Ballots Posted Voting Opens
Voting Closes Ballots Counted
Certification & Announcement of Results Challenge period opens
Deadline for Receipt of Challenges
Challenge Response Period Ends
Election Results Finalized and Announced
George Sadowsky, Chair
Walid Al-Saqaf
Richard Barnes
Mike Godwin
Patrick McManus
Amir Qayyum
Maimouna Diop, Chair
Fieda Lukas
Lars Steffen
Laura Thomson
Andrew Sullivan, Ex Officio