[NCUC-DISCUSS] Please Check In for the NCSG Election
Carlos Afonso
ca at cafonso.ca
Tue Aug 18 16:21:36 CEST 2015
Bill, it would be useful to have a lista of candidates so far for all
posts. We have seen several nominations but people may not have a clear
idea of who the candidates are (and for what slot) at this point.
fraternal regards
--c.a.
On 18-08-15 04:38, William Drake wrote:
> Hello
>
> Just a reminder for NCUC members, especially those who are relatively
> new: we have two election cycles per year, and it is really important to
> strength and standing of our community in the ICANNsphere that people
> participate in both. The steps involved can be performed in one - two
> minutes, so we’d really appreciate your support, fellow volunteers and
> Maryam work hard to make these things happen.
>
> The first cycle is the NCSG election for a new chair and to fill three
> Council slots that’s on now. As indicated in Rafik’s message below,
> voting begins 1 September and ends 14 September. Everyone who wants to
> vote needs to “check in” by sending Rafik and Maryam a quick note so
> they count you as Active and send a ballot. Please see Rafik’s
> instructions below if you haven’t.
>
> The second cycle will be the NCUC election for a new chair and to fill
> the five regional representative slots on the NCUC Executive Committee
> (the incumbents can stand again, none having reached the three year term
> limit, although two I know will not). We always do this late
> November/first half of December, so we get a breather between election
> cycles and all they entail administratively. No check in will be
> required for NCUC. If anyone is interested in getting more deeply
> involved, you might want to consider standing for one of these slots.
>
> But first, let’s all check in for NCSG, please.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill
>
>
>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From: *Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at GMAIL.COM
>> <mailto:rafik.dammak at GMAIL.COM>>
>> *Subject: **[info] clarification about election process*
>> *Date: *August 18, 2015 at 2:49:47 AM GMT+2
>> *To: *NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU <mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
>> *Reply-To: *Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at GMAIL.COM
>> <mailto:rafik.dammak at GMAIL.COM>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Since there was some questions about the election, few points below to
>> clarify:
>>
>> * As it was mentioned several time in the different announcement
>> made in the list, the details are put in this page, with the
>> timeline, voting process, list of candidates:
>> _https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-201
>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015>5_
>>
>> the page will be updated regularly, please refer to it.
>>
>> * We have a ongoing check-in process, all NCSG members received
>> notifications and those who didn't check yet are receiving regular
>> reminders to do so. We are also contacting them directly .
>>
>> the list of active members is here
>> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/NCSG+Annual+Check-In+Process
>> so please double-check your status there.
>>
>> The check-in is easy, just send email to (rafik.dammak.ncsg at gmail.com
>> <mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>) and maryam.bakoshi at icann.org
>> <mailto:maryam.bakoshi at icann.org>.
>>
>> * Regarding the nomination, I copied-pasted below the email I sent
>> in 10th August, the process is still ongoing
>>
>>
>> There will be more information coming in timely manner: candidates
>> statement, explanation about voting and how to cast the ballot etc.
>> Also planning to have confcall for candidates and members .
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Rafik Dammak
>>
>> */Nominations are Now Open in the NCSG Annual Election for both NCSG
>> Chair and 3 NCSG GNSO Council Representatives/* - see details below
>> and please remember to use this list for nominations, seconds,
>> candidate statements, etc.
>>
>> Please also reminder as per the NCSG Charter, all NCSG members must
>> "check-in" and verify their email address to receive an email ballot
>> in the annual election. So if you have not checked-in yet , please
>> contact Maryam and me offlist (rafik.dammak.ncsg at gmail.com
>> <mailto:rafik.dammak.ncsg at gmail.com> &maryam.bakoshi at icann.org
>> <mailto:maryam.bakoshi at icann.org> ) asap to ensure you will receive
>> your ballot in the upcoming NCSG election. The preliminary Active &
>> Inactive membership list will be shared within this week and contact
>> me offlist if there is need for correction.
>>
>>
>> NCSG 2015 Annual Election Information Webpage:
>> _https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-201
>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015>5_
>>
>> __
>> The time-table and details on the upcoming 2015 NCSG annual
>> election are below. The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August
>> 2015, and the voting takes place 1-14 September for all positions.
>>
>> Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy
>> statement should all be made to the NCSG mailing list by the dates
>> below to be effective.
>>
>> * This
>> webpage (_https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-201
>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015>5
>> _) will keep track of candidate nominations and will post
>> candidate public statements.
>> * A NCSG member will be moved from Inactive status to the Active
>> List if that member "checks-in" /*before 26 August* 2015/ by
>> contacting the NCSG Chair (rafik.dammak.ncsg at gmail.com
>> <mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>) and our admin
>> supportmaryam.bakoshi at icann.org <mailto:maryam.bakoshi at icann.org>.
>>
>> *The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election:*
>> 1. */GNSO Council Representative/* (currently held by Avri Doria, who
>> is eligible for 1 more term)
>> 2-year term
>> 2. */GNSO Council Representative/* (currently held by Amr Elsadr, who
>> is eligible for 1 more term)
>> 2-year term
>> 3. */GNSO Council Representative/ *(currently held by Marilia
>> Maciel, who is eligible for 1 more term)
>> 2-year term
>> 4. */NCSG Chair/* (currently held by Rafik Dammak, term-limited)
>> 1-year term
>> *
>> *
>> *NCSG Election Schedule:*
>> Aug. 10 : Open Nominations for Candidates
>> Aug. 24 : Close Nominations for Candidates (made & accepted)
>> Aug. 26 : Candidates Make Public Statement (see details below)
>> / Aug. 28: Confcall for candidates and members TBC/
>> Sep. 1 : Begin Voting
>> Sep. 14 : End Voting
>> Sep. 16 : Announce Election Results
>> Oct. 15 : Term Begins
>>
>> *Nomination Process:*
>>
>> Any member of the NCSG may nominate any NCSG active member either for
>> the position of an NCSG GNSO Council Representative or for NCSG Chair.
>> Once nominated, the nominee is responsible for public acceptance of
>> the nomination and for making a *public statement* that includes:
>>
>> * Name, declared region of residence, gender and employment;
>> * Any conflicts of interest;
>> * Reasons for willingness to take on the tasks of the particular
>> position;
>> * Qualifications for the position; and
>> * Statement of availability for the time the position requires.
>> * The nominee’s statement may also include any other information
>> that the candidate believes is relevant.
>>
>> ** /Also note that under the rules, no more than two (2) NCSG GNSO
>> Council Representatives can be declared resident of the same
>> geographic region as defined by ICANN. The 3 other continuing NCSG
>> GNSO Councilors (those not up for election in 2015) are from the
>> following regions: Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. This means
>> there could only be one additional person elected from each of those
>> already represented regions, and that would be determined by the top
>> vote getter from that region in 2015./
>>
>> ** These terms all commence on 22 October 2015, at the conclusion of
>> the 2015 Annual ICANN Meeting in Dublin.
>>
>> __
>>
>>
>>
>
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