Webnames.ca StaffCIRA (The Canadian Internet Registration Authority) is a member-driven organization that manages Canada’s .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the .CA registry internationally. Every year CIRA accepts nominations for their Board of Directors, which then gets brought to a National Vote.
CIRA’s Nomination Committee is seeking interested individuals from across Canada to apply to fill three open positions for the Nomination Committee Slate of CIRA’s Board of Directors Election. Professional Canadians with Board experience and/or an interest in technology and the Internet are encouraged to apply. Expertise in one of the following areas would be an asset: accounting, law, marketing and communications or technology.
What is the role of CIRA’s Board?
CIRA’s Board of Directors has a unique role to play in setting policy and strategy to help CIRA continue to be a leading-edge organization that strives for excellence as a registry and supports Canadians in building their presence in the global digital economy.
Why should this interest me or someone I nominate?
Becoming a CIRA Board Member is a unique opportunity to work with Canada’s Internet leaders as they develop strategy and policy that positions .CA for operational excellence. You will gain valuable insight and experience around technical innovation, Canadian and international Internet policy, and organizational governance. Members of CIRA’s Board of Directors are remunerated for their time and reimbursed for expenses. For detailed information, please visit: www.cira.ca/board-compensation. The yearly commitment from Directors includes five in-person meetings in various cities across Canada and committee work.
Who should apply?
Professional Canadians with Board experience and/or an interest in technology and the Internet. Expertise in one of the following areas would be an asset: accounting, law, marketing and communications or technology.
How do I apply?
Interested individuals can submit an application between May 12 and June 10. CIRA’s nomination committee will review applications and select the Final Nomination Committee Slate, which will then be voted on by CIRA Members during the September election. There are three nomination committee seats available; each will hold a three-year term. To learn more, please visit: www.ciraelections.ca.
Make sure you get your nominations in before June 10th and best of luck to all nominees! The voting will commence September 21st, 2011- September 28th, 2011. For more details on voting visit the CIRA elections website.