This is a great suggestion and could work if both Martin and Avri agrees.

Joan Kerr

On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Actually I think we have the best of both worlds here.
>
> Avri can indeed step in as an immediate replacement, and frankly I think
> we won’t have time to conduct elections before Copenhagen, so we will need
> her there.
>
> But Avri has also made it clear that she doesn’t want to run for the rest
> of Amr’s term, so the fact that we have Martin willing and able to run is a
> good thing. Perhaps Martin can be encouraged to “shadow” Avri in Copenhagen
> and she can familiarize him with some of the things going on if he needs
> it.
>
>
>
> --MM
>
>
>
> *From:* NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of
> *Martin Pablo Silva Valent
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:27 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: Call for volunteers: alternate councillor
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>           I’ve been following the GNSO Council activity and I was an Temp
> Alternate briefly filling in for Ed Morris when he had to be away because
> on medical issues this last  December/January (although I’ve never seen
> such an active person while in medical leave!).
>
>
>
>           I always had in mind to join the GNSO Council and the WG
> leadership places once I felt ready and I could be of use for the cause.
> Since I just entered the world of the GNSO Council I could say I am a
> Newcomer in there, but never the less, that brief experience also confirmed
> that I want to and can participate at that level. I am up to step in and
> fill Amr spot, and I also intend to run for elections for the full term
> council position. Meanwhile, I will keep getting closer to the GNSO Council
> work to keep learning and be prepared for when the time comes.
>
>
>
>           Of course I feel kind of foolish proposing myself when Avri can
> do the job better, faster and easier, but I want to let the community know
> that I am there, ready and willing, if you feel you need someone in the
> Council.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Martín
>
>
>
> Martín Silva Valent
>
> NPOC - Vice-Chair
>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 15, 2017, at 9:19 AM, avri doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> First thanks for appointing me for the one week slot filling in while
> the EC figures out how it wants to proceed.   I appreciate the confidence.
>
> I just want to indicate that I am willing to serve as the Temp Alternate
> for as long as it is useful to NCSG for me to do so.  I think that given
> the proximity of the Copenhagen meeting, serving until then would
> certainly be something I am willing to do.  I am also willing to serve
> longer if that is desired and useful.
>
> One thing the EC may want to consider is holding our elections early, so
> that the person elected to fill Amr's seat could then go in as the
> Alternate and start serving early. I will not be running for a council
> seat as I think 7 years as an (s)elected council member (5 as NCA
> selected and 2 as NCSG elected) is long enough and am happy sitting in
> the alternate bullpen* for deployment during emergencies and the like.
>
> In any case I also want to offer my help to anyone who is appointed,
> should they need or desire any help that I might be able to offer.
>
> avri
>
>
> * Bullpen - an americanism <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bullpen>
> An area where relief pitchers warm up during a game.
>
>
> On 15-Feb-17 07:57, Tapani Tarvainen wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> As Amr Elsadr resigned from the council upon joining the staff, the
> NCSG Executive Committee needs to appoint a temporary alternate to
> replace him.
>
> If you are interested in the job, please let me know as soon as
> possible, but no later than Wednesday February 22 (one week from now).
> The appointment is on the agenda of EC meeting on February 24, and we'd
> want to have list of names at least two days in advance so we'll have
> time to review them.
>
> Please explain why you think you'd be good for the task and confirm
> you could commit to the time it takes. Jumping in to the council
> mid-term is not easy, so experience is one key criteria for the EC in
> considering the appointment.
>
> The term extends until ICANN60 in the fall in Abu Dhabi, although the
> appointment can be made for a shorter time if the EC so chooses.
> If this makes a difference for you, for example if you'd only be able
> to do shorter time, or if you would not be interested in a shorter
> appointment, let us know that, too.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
>
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