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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks Andrea. This is really very helpful. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I do not give any credence to what others may say about intent. It could be that the wording was simply left out of the text in error, but for me the bylaws text is very specific in almost every other area, so it’s difficult for me to believe that something so important would have been left so vague.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>But, rather than dwell on the past, we can focus on how we want to proceed, and I am grateful for the discussion my EC colleagues are having with respect to this issue and it seems we are working towards a consensus on how to proceed with addressing this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon@icann.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 17, 2024 9:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> Ken Herman <ken@kherman.com><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Exec. Comm' <ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ext] FW: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi Ken, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is definitely something I have had to ask questions about, go to the bylaws. There is nothing in the bylaws about term limits for the chair. I have asked others and have been told the intent was for the chair to have the same number of terms as the regional representatives, but according to the bylaws there is no term limit. I went back and forth about the wording on the wiki and went with the bylaws. According to the bylaws there is no term limit for the chair. Of course, this is completely up to you all and I will gladly change the wording.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Andrea<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com">ken@kherman.com</a>><br><b>Date: </b>Friday, May 17, 2024 at 08:42<br><b>To: </b>Andrea Glandon <<a href="mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org">andrea.glandon@icann.org</a>><br><b>Cc: </b>"'Exec. Comm'" <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br><b>Subject: </b>[Ext] FW: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Andrea, it occurs to me that you function as the key decision-maker regarding the point Benjamin raises on term limits for the NCUC Chair. I realized this when looking at the elections page where it states:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#172B4D;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>“</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Chair - currently held by Benjamin Akinmoyeje - eligible for re-election”<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>My question to you is: When is the NCUC Chair not eligible for re-election and why?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your answer will help us clarify the issue, especially when we come to explain this to the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Benjamin Akinmoyeje <<a href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com">benakin@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 17, 2024 7:58 AM<br><b>To:</b> Pedro de Perdigão Lana <<a href="mailto:pedrodeperdigaolana@gmail.com">pedrodeperdigaolana@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com">ken@kherman.com</a>>; Exec. Comm <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you all for the email.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The amendment issue is coming up because of the confusion and different interpretations we have seen, even in our response to the challenge.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>So my question now is how do we proceed or decide when a chair is term-limited? The community must have a common understanding regarding the NCUC chair position term limit. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If NCUC EC's term is 3 years, why would the chair term be two years in alignment with NCSG 's chair term?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The amendment or adjustment I am recommending is to have an explicit declaration in the bylaws stating this "x amount of years is the term limit for the Chair" and not subjective interpretation by different community members. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We can have a community-acceptable understanding of the Chair's term limit in the NCUC operational guidelines. Do you think this will work?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Benjamin <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 9:54<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM Pedro de Perdigão Lana <<a href="mailto:pedrodeperdigaolana@gmail.com" target="_blank">pedrodeperdigaolana@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks Benjamin for seeing and proposing this change.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I'm with Ines and Ken here, but recognizing that Amin has a good point - I think we should not restrict to current EC members, and following the same pattern as the Stakeholder Group leads us to some temporal alignment, which is especially important if other institutions within ICANN also follow the same pattern.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I also agree we don't rush the process - although just implementing a term limit would probably go through and could be proposed to this election, I believe we should announce the change(s) we want to make (the healthy divergence we are having here shows us that the specifics of this limit also needs to be discussed with the NCUC as whole), and check with the community if there are any others that could use the opportunity to also be implemented. This would take at least a few months, so next year's election seems a better option.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cordially,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Pedro de Perdigão Lana</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nic.br/__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_imKEWLQDg$" target="_blank">Lawyer [nic.br]</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gedai.com.br/__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_ikP4urhig$" target="_blank">GEDAI/UFPR [gedai.com.br]</a> Researcher</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>PhD Candidate (UFPR), LLM in Business Law (UCoimbra) </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Board Member @ <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/br.creativecommons.net/__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_ilrnHyROw$" target="_blank">CC Brasil [br.creativecommons.net]</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/isoc.org.br/__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_in1WXwQ8A$" target="_blank">ISOC BR [isoc.org.br]</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ioda.org.br/__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_ilomOBo2g$" target="_blank">IODA [ioda.org.br]</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>This message is restricted to the sender and recipient(s). If received by mistake, please reply informing it.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Em qui., 16 de mai. de 2024 às 14:01, Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com" target="_blank">ken@kherman.com</a>> escreveu:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hi all. I have to agree with Ines here; we should not restrict the opportunity to run for Chair to current EC members only.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I also do not agree to having only a 1-year term. There may be merit in a 3-year limit, but I believe that 2 years is appropriate. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I accept Ines’ suggestion that we try not to rush this through. Keep in mind that once we open discussions for the bylaw amendment, the door will likely open for suggestions to other components of the bylaws.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Hfaiedh Ines <<a href="mailto:hfaiedh.ines2@gmail.com" target="_blank">hfaiedh.ines2@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:50 AM<br><b>To:</b> Amin Hacha <<a href="mailto:aminhacha@gmail.com" target="_blank">aminhacha@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com" target="_blank">ken@kherman.com</a>>; Exec. Comm <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Hi Amin<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you for your email. I do not agree with excluding non-EC members from running for Chair. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Elections should be open to all NCUC members and I think it s healthy.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On Thu, May 16, 2024, 15:29 Amin Hacha <<a href="mailto:aminhacha@gmail.com" target="_blank">aminhacha@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor currentcolor rgb(204,204,204)'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dear Ken,<br>I meant in my proposal that the chair should serve a single one-year term and should not have the option to run for re-election for a consecutive second year.<br>From my perspective and experience, this approach encourages fresh perspectives and enables various members to contribute their leadership skills. Additionally, it ensures regular turnover in leadership positions.<br>Second, I proposed that the chair should be a member who has served on the EC in the current year of the election. (or maybe can be from the last two years, for example). This will ensure that the chair is familiar with the ongoing discussions, decisions, and challenges faced by the EC. Additionally, it promotes continuity by selecting someone who is already actively engaged in the EC’s work. This idea will be particularly beneficial in the NCUC, where EC members represent the constitutional areas.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> In my view, a Chair who understands the context and history of discussions can lead more effectively.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I hope I have effectively communicated my idea!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Amin<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 3:09<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com" target="_blank">ken@kherman.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor currentcolor rgb(204,204,204)'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks Amin. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I am confused about the term “continuous terms”. Can you clarify? The objective is to introduce term limits, such as the EC members have and the NCSG has for its chair. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Also, I do not think it’s useful to limit the candidates for the chair to the currently serving EC members, but I do believe that all candidates for both the Chair and the EC should demonstrate knowledge of the roles and current developments within the NCUC.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Amin Hacha <<a href="mailto:aminhacha@gmail.com" target="_blank">aminhacha@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:25 AM<br><b>To:</b> Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com" target="_blank">ken@kherman.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Benjamin Akinmoyeje <<a href="mailto:benakin@gmail.com" target="_blank">benakin@gmail.com</a>>; Exec. Comm <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I support your proposal, Ken, to include this item on the ballot for this election.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I suggest that the Chair be elected for a single one-year term without the option of serving continuous terms. The Chair should be a member who has served on the EC in the current year of the election.<br>I believe that the new Chair must be well-informed and well-versed in all the discussions that have taken place in the EC. This will empower the EC to move forward effectively.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Amin<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 1:19<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM Ken Herman <<a href="mailto:ken@kherman.com" target="_blank">ken@kherman.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor currentcolor rgb(204,204,204)'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bejamin, this is indeed an issue that should be addressed. If this can get on the ballot for this election, then it can be addressed without waiting another year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>My proposal is to align the NCUC Chair term with the NCSG. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thus, the bylaws would change as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Section IV.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Paragraph D.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From: <span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Chair is elected by the NCUC membership and is responsible for the overall administration of the Constituency.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>To: The Chair is elected by the NCUC membership <span style='color:red'>for a one-year term and is limited to two consecutive terms</span>. The Chair <s><span style='color:red'>and</span></s> is responsible for the overall administration of the Constituency.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NCUC-EC <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec-bounces@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">ncuc-ec-bounces@lists.ncuc.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Benjamin Akinmoyeje<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> Exec. Comm <<a href="mailto:ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">ncuc-ec@lists.ncuc.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dear Leaders,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Good day. I hope you are doing well.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>There is an issue I would like to bring to your attention and the need to address the gap.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Currently, there is no explicit declaration of the NCUC Chair limit, and the issue has been opened to different interpretations.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>To avoid future crises, I would like to ask that we amend the NCUC charter to clearly state the term limit of the NCUC chair.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Below is the process required to achieve an amendment <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>IX. Changes to these Bylaws<br>A. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee, by majority vote, or by a<br>petition of five (5) percent of the then-current active members. Any proposed amendment must<br>be placed on a ballot for voting by the membership during the next regular election.<br>B. Bylaws amendments shall be passed if at least two-thirds of the votes cast in the election<br>favor its adoption provided a quorum of 40% or more of the eligible Individual and Organizational<br>Members cast a ballot in the election.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please let me know what are your thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Benjamin <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>_______________________________________________<br>NCUC-EC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_incjUMsOw$" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec [lists.ncuc.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>_______________________________________________<br>NCUC-EC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_incjUMsOw$" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec [lists.ncuc.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NCUC-EC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_incjUMsOw$" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec [lists.ncuc.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NCUC-EC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org" target="_blank">NCUC-EC@lists.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec__;!!PtGJab4!84EV1FjA6gpCQQjkUH6UGEQttKDPFrj6ll1johaTTO0L7JamAKIb6StZdvv_eWc3454k7ymnUEXM_incjUMsOw$" target="_blank">https://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-ec [lists.ncuc.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></body></html>