Monday, 4 November 2024
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 2025, the Internet Society’s chapters will be asked to elect one member to the board, organization members will be asked to elect two members to the board, and the IETF will be asked to appoint one member to the board following the process documented in RFC 3677. The successful candidates will be asked to participate in a board orientation program after the elections, and all will begin their three-year terms on the board at the start of the Annual General Meeting, currently scheduled for 13-14 June 2025.
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.
Requirements for board service include the ability to read and understand a balance sheet, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. See the Call for Nominations for more requirements and other information.
* 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.
Call for Nominations Opens
Nominations Period Closes
Election Eligibility Cut-Off Date
Candidate Slates Announced Petitions Period Opens
Petition Request Period Ends
Deadline for Receipt of Petition Signatures
Final Candidate Slates Announced
Candidates Forums Open
Candidates Forums Close Ballots Posted Voting Opens
Voting Closes Ballots Counted
Results Announced Challenge Period Opens
Deadline for Receipt of Challenges
Challenge Response Period Ends
Election Results Finalized and Announced
Caleb Ogundele, Chair
Olufunke Baruwa
Russ Housley
Hendrik Ike
Pedro de Perdigão Lana
Kathleen Moriarty
Ramanou Biaou, Chair
Maureen Hilyard
Letsatsi Lekhooa
Benno Overeinder
Laura Thomson
Sally Wentworth, Ex Officio