hi,

thanks for the idea. Yes we will check all options , in addition to the
written statements, to give the members a chance to know more about the
candidate and ask them questions.

Best,

Rafik

2015-07-12 2:49 GMT+09:00 Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]>:

> Hi,
>
> A question on the process.  Is it possible to schedule a conference call
> between the 26th and the beginnign of voting so that any interested NCSG
> members  get a chance to speak to the various candidates on their
> histories, positions and goals before having to choose?  This would give
> the voters something that goes beyond the statements they will all have
> published by that time.  While some of the candidates may be well known
> to some members, some may not, and no one is well known by all.
>
> thanks
>
> avri
>
>
> On 11-Jul-15 11:36, Rafik Dammak wrote:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > The time-table and details on the upcoming 2015 NCSG annual election
> > are below.  The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August, and the
> > voting takes place 1-14 September 2015 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 4 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:*
> >
> > 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, who is term-limited)
> >      1-year term
> >
> > For GNSO council representative seats , there are 3 seats with  2-year
> > terms:
> >
> >   * To decide the council member election, each voter will be asked to
> >     choose up to 3 candidates.  The 3 candidates with the most votes
> >     will be elected to the 2 year terms,
> >
> > 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. 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 resident of
> > the following regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe.
> >
> > **  These terms all commence on 15 October (at the conclusion of the
> > 2015 Annual ICANN Meeting in Dublin).
> >
> > **  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 NCSG.
> >
> > **  The nominations, their acceptance and candidacy statements will
> > all be posted to the 2015 elections wiki page:
> >    https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015
> >
> > If you have any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to
> > ask me offlist.  Thank you!
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Rafik Dammak
> > NCSG Chair
> >
> > ncsg.is <http://ncsg.is> & @NCSG_ICANN
> >
> >
>
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