[npoc-voice] [Important] NCSG 2014 Annual Election Information - Timetable - Positions to Elect - Process

[Rudi Vansnick <rudi.vansnick@xxxxxxx>]

Please be informed of the upcoming elections at NCSG (GNSO council 
representatives and chair NCSG).

I would like to propose the nomination of Klaus Stoll as GNSO councillor. 
Looking forward for other nominations of course.

Kind regards,

Rudi Vansnick
Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC)
www.npoc.org

rudi.vansnick@xxxxxxxx
Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16
Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32



Begin doorgestuurd bericht:

> Van: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx>
> Onderwerp: [NCSG-Discuss] [Important] NCSG 2014 Annual Election Information - 
> Timetable - Positions to Elect - Process
> Datum: 10 juli 2014 17:01:29 CEST
> Aan: NCSG-DISCUSS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Antwoord aan: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> The time-table and details on the upcoming 2014 NCSG annual election are 
> below.  The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August, and the voting 
> takes place 1-14 September 2014 for all positions.
> 
> Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy 
> statement should all be made to this NCSG email list by the dates below to be 
> effective.
> 
> The following 5 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:
> 
> 1.  GNSO Council Representative (currently held by David Cake, who is 
> eligible for 1 more term)
>      2-year term
> 2.  GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Maria Farell, who is 
> eligible for 1 more term)
>      2-year term
> 3.  GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Magaly Pazello, who is 
> eligible for 1 more term)
>      2-year term
> 4.  GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Klaus Stoll, who is 
> eligible for 1 more term)
>      2-year term
> 5.  NCSG Chair (currently held by Rafik Dammak, who will be "term-limited" 
> for this position)
>      1-year term
> 
> For GNSO council representative seats , there are 3 with  2-year terms, 1  
> with 1-year term:
> To decide the council member election, each voter will be asked to choose up 
> to 4 candidates.  The 3 candidates with the most votes will be elected to the 
> 2 year terms, 
> while the candidate with the 4th most votes will be elected to the 1 year 
> term.
> The candidate with the most votes for NCSG chair will be elected.
> 
> 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)      
>   Sep. 1 : Begin Voting
>   Sep. 14 : End Voting
>   Sep. 15 : Announce Election Results
>   Oct. 17 : 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 2 other continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not up 
> for election in 2014) are resident of the following regions: North America, 
> Africa.
> 
> **  These terms all commence on 17 October (at the conclusion of the 2014 
> Annual ICANN Meeting in Los Angeles).
> 
> **  You will all receive a separate email notice from me shortly requesting 
> that you "check-in" and verify your email address and that you are an active 
> member of the SG.  
> 
> **  The nominations, their acceptance and candidacy statements will all be 
> posted to the 2014 elections wiki page:
>     https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014
> 
> If you have any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to ask me 
> offlist.  Thank you!
> 
> Best,
> 
> Rafik Dammak
> NCSG Chair
> 
>