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<div>Thanks for this call for reflection.<br>
<br>
I would like to add here some suggestions: Before the elections,
all candidates (even if uncontested) should present their
experience, intentions, and visions to the electing public. And
while this will give every candidate an opportunity for
self-expression, I think the Executive Committee should announce
and invite all candidates to make such a presentation, within a
specific framework, for example:<br>
<br>
- date when to submit such a statement, and to which address,<br>
- some fixed points to be stated: like present base from where
relating to NCUC, since when personally involved in NCUC (and
since when in any other ICANN or similar environments, if any),<br>
-any other point the ExCom might want to add,<br>
- some indication of "up to how many words" for the whole
presentation.<br>
<br>
I think that also the latest item is important so that the
different statements are somewhat comparable. (I say so after
having read many, and having written some such statements.)<br>
<br>
Norbert Klein<br>
Open Institute<br>
Phnom Penh/Cambodia<br>
<br>
=<br>
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On 10/22/2012 2:25 AM, Timothe Litt wrote:<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I don't know Poncelet, and this
comment is not intended to be a reflection on the merits of his
potential candidacy.<br>
<br>
Milton's note hints at the possibility of becoming a member just
in time to run for office. This raises an issue in my mind.<br>
<br>
Should people who seek elected positions in our organizations be
required to be members for some reasonable time period before
being eligible for nomination (or appointment)? Currently, the
charter says "any active member" can run.<br>
<br>
Of course finding people willing to serve is already a
challenge. But I am concerned that people holding positions
that represent our constituencies have a deep understanding of
the groups' positions and history. They will represent us/our
positions to other groups, and retractions/corrections can be
costly. They need to know us; and we them. There is a big gap
between applicable experience, and actually
following/participating in the groups' discussions and events.
<br>
<br>
One could argue that's what election campaigns are for, but with
uncontested elections it seems too easy for someone (with the
best of intentions) to parachute in to a position that (s)he
isn't ready for. <br>
<br>
One could also argue that someone could trivially meet a time
requirement by being a passive member who signs up, but never
participates. <br>
<br>
And we shouldn't create unreasonable barriers/complexities to
holding office.<br>
<br>
Nonetheless, I suspect that having some baseline standard is
likely worthwhile.<br>
<br>
Something to consider for the next time we revise our charters?<br>
<br>
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This communication may not represent the ACM or my employer's views,
if any, on the matters discussed.
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On 21-Oct-12 12:09, Milton L Mueller wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">Dear Remmy:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">Thanks for nominating someone for
the NCUC EC. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">Unfortunately the process can be
confusing because this list serves two constituencies,
NCUC and NPOC. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">As far as I know, Poncelet’s
Gambia YMCA is a member of the NPOC constituency and not
of NCUC. This would make him ineligible to run in this
NCUC election.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">However, it is possible to be
member of both constituencies. I think at this point we
need to hear from Poncelet: are you a member of NCUC, and
if so, do you confirm your willingness to run? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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NCSG-Discuss [<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Remmy Nweke<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 20, 2012 5:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NCSG-Discuss] NCUC Nomination
for Poncelet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I wish to nominate my good friend, <span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222;background:white">Poncelet
Ileleji, the current Coordinator at The Gambia YMCAs
Computer Training Centre & Digital Studio for the
NCUC EC Africa representative.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222;background:white">I
am sure he will make us proud.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 7:14 PM,
Brenden Kuerbis <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:bkuerbis@internetgovernance.org"
target="_blank">bkuerbis@internetgovernance.org</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Dear
Noncommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) members,<br>
<br>
It has been a year and elections are upon us. We
need to elect an NCUC Chair and an NCUC Executive
Committee.<br>
<br>
Specifically, the positions open up for elections
are:<br>
<br>
1. NCUC Chair<br>
2. NCUC EC – Europe<br>
3. NCUC EC - Africa<br>
4. NCUC EC – Asia and the Pacific<br>
5. NCUC EC – North America<br>
6. NCUC EC – Latin America<br>
<br>
We would like to have the elected officers take
office before the new year, so we suggest the
following schedule:<br>
<br>
October 15-31: Nominations submitted to list
(please confirm with the nominee in advance, self
nominations are welcome)<br>
November 1-14: Develop ballot w/ICANN staff,
nominees present statements<br>
November 15-30: Election period<br>
December 1: Results announced</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Thank
you and best of luck to all the candidates.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">On
behalf of the NCUC Executive Committee and
Chair,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Internet Governance Project<br>
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