1. Keith Mitchell 1 RIPE 33, May 1999 RIPE NCC Executive Board Report Keith Mitchell ICANN Address Supporting Organisation

2. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 2 ASO Facilitator Progress towards ASO being made, but one obstacle so far has been lack of time: –RIR executive staff –RIR boards êAll have day jobs ! Very important for RIRs to maintain momentum, initiative, continuity Proposal is to appoint facilitator

3. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 3 Facilitator Proposal Need person who can devote at least 50% of time over next 6+ months Funded by RIPE NCC, APNIC (ARIN) Expertise needed requires industry insider Time needed implies industry outsider ! Suggestions, nominations, volunteers? welcome

4. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 4 Facilitator Task Attend regular ICANN meetings Monitor and participate in mailing lists Drive open constructive process Liaise with ICANN board Build consensus on principles first....then main output will be ASO defining documents

5. Keith Mitchell 5 RIPE 33, May 1999 RIPE NCC Managing Director Recruitment Report NCC Executive Board

6. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 6 Principles Important to have open public process Announce and advertise vacancy as widely as possible Both external and internal applications welcome Maintain highest professional standards

7. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 7 Details Have appointed Added Value recruitment consultants International press advertising See: http://www.ripe.net/info/employment/gen-manager.html Deadline for applications is 16th May EB members on final interview panel

8. RIPE 33, May 1999Keith Mitchell 8 MD Requirements Understanding/experience of Internet –policy –operations Leadership & diplomatic skills Familiar with international environment –staffing –languages –travel