Hi,
The NCSG charter is consistent with the ICANN bylaws in this regard. Being a citizen/permanent resident of one country and a temporary resident of another (each in different geographic regions), I remember having a bit of trouble determining which one I should declare myself to come from. I didn’t find a clear-cut definition of “country of residence” regarding GNSO Council geographic diversity, but I did find a guide on this in the by-laws regarding the Board of Directors and chose to use this as a guide.
From Article VI, Section 2, 3 Second Paragraph (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2012-02-25-en#VI-3)
“For purposes of this sub-section 3 of Article VI, Section 2 of the ICANN Bylaws, if any candidate for director maintains citizenship of more than one country, or has been domiciled for more than five years in a country of which the candidate does not maintain citizenship ("Domicile"), that candidate may be deemed to be from either country and must select in his/her Statement of Interest the country of citizenship or Domicile that he/she wants the Supporting Organization or the At-Large Community to use for selection purposes. For purposes of this sub-section 3 of Article VI, Section 2 of the ICANN Bylaws, a person can only have one "Domicile," which shall be determined by where the candidate has a permanent residence and place of habitation.”
Upon filling a statement of interest, a person is also directed to declare the country of residence as the country in which taxes are paid. I understand that some folks may pay taxes in more than one country, but (in my case) these criteria all made it easier for me. Like I said…, I CHOSE this method for determining the geographic region I come from. Others may choose for other reasons, but just thought it might be helpful.
If others have different/more appropriate methods, I’d be interested to read about it.
Thanks.
Amr
On Aug 19, 2014, at 10:19 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> One other thing. The NCSG Charter indicates:
>
>> To the maximum extent possible, no more than two (2) NCSG
>> GNSO Council Representatives can be declared resident of the
>> same geographic region as defined by ICANN. Reasonable
>> efforts should be taken to recruit nominees so that all
>> geographical regions may be represented by the NCSG GNSO
>> Council Representatives. Reason able efforts should also be
>> taken to ensure gender balance and in no circumstance should
>> there be fewer than 2 members of any
>
>
> Of the two remaining on council for another year
>
> 1 - North America resident (me)
> 1 - European resident from Africa (Amr)
>
> Candidates
> (if I have residences correct)
>
> 2 NA
> 1 Europe
> 1 LAC
> 1 AP
>
> It does say to the maximum extent possible, so it may not be a problem.
> Just pointing it out.
>
>
> avri
>
> avri
>
>
>
> :
>> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014
>>
>>
>> _*2014 NCSG Election Candidates*_
>>
>>
>> _*I. 2014-2015 NCSG Chair*_
>>
>> (1 to elect) 1-year term
>>
>> Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate
>> Statement Geographic Region Rafik Dammak Avri Doria Yes
>>
>>
>> _*II. 2014 NCSG GNSO Representatives*_
>>
>> (3 to elect) each 2-year terms, (1 to elect) 1-year term
>>
>> Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate
>> Statement Geographic Region Stephanie Perrin Robin Gross Yes Sam
>> Lanfranco Klaus Stoll Yes David Cake Avri Doria Yes Edward Morris
>> Dhouha Bayarassou Yes Marilia Maciel Milton Mueller
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 19, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Nuno Garcia wrote:
>>
>>> Hi guys!
>>>
>>> Having so little time left, can anyone please recap on who are the
>>> candidates so far?
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>>
>>> Nuno
>>>
>>>
>>> On 19 August 2014 17:30, Maria Farrell <[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
>>> Apologies for not having chipped in already - I've been away in one
>>> of the (small but blissful) pockets of Ireland with little or no
>>> Internet for the past couple of weeks on a family holiday.
>>>
>>> I just want to add that I won't be seeking a nomination for a
>>> second term on Council. A bit like Magaly, while I love it, I don't
>>> feel I'll have the energies to devote to maximising our influence
>>> there over the next couple of years. So it's time to make way for
>>> someone else.
>>>
>>> I'm thrilled to see what a great range of candidates we have, with
>>> a mix of old and new faces any stakeholder group should envy.
>>>
>>> Thank you all very, very much for giving me the chance to be one of
>>> NCSG's representatives on Council for the past couple of years.
>>>
>>> All the best, Maria
>>>
>>>
>>> On 19 August 2014 17:10, Magaly Pazello <[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I fully agree with Desiree,
>>>
>>> Rafik is doing a wonderful job as NSCG chair. We are lucky to have
>>> strong candidates like Stephanie, Ed as well Maria and David for
>>> the GNSO council. And now Marilia from Brazil.
>>>
>>> Magaly
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Desiree <[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>>
>>> +1
>>>
>>> I believe that the NCSG was never before in such good shape, or
>>> it's getting better all the time :-), i.e. so many good candidates
>>> for other positions too: Stephanie, Dave, Edmond, etc.
>>>
>>> Desiree -- On 12 Aug 2014, at 05:59, William Drake
>>> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> I strong second Rafik to continue as NCSG’s major domo.
>>>>
>>>> Best
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 10, 2014, at 10:29 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I nominate Rafik Dammak for a second term as NCSG chair.
>>>>>
>>>>> He has started a lot of projects to help us become more
>>> organized in our
>>>>> work, and I would like to see him take those projects
>>> further. I think
>>>>> we have already become a bit more operationally
>>> functional during his
>>>>> first year, and I think can become more so during a
>>> second year.
>>>>>
>>>>> avri
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 10-Aug-14 08:03, Rafik Dammak wrote:
>>>>>> Dear NCSG Members:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> */Nominations are Now Open in the NCSG Annual Election
>>> for both NCSG
>>>>>> Chair and 4 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 me offlist 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 2014 Annual Election Information Webpage:
>>>>>>
>>> _https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014_
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> __ The time-table and details on the upcoming 2014 NCSG
>>> annual election are
>>>>>> below. The candidate nomination period runs 10-24
>>> August 2014, 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-2014
>>>
>>>
> _)
>>>>>> 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* 2014/
>>> by contacting
>>>>>> the NCSG Chair ([log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> <mailto:[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election:* 1.
>>>>>> */GNSO Council Representative/* (currently held by
>>> Maria Farell, who
>>>>>> is eligible for 1 more term) 2-year term 2. */GNSO Council
>>>>>> Representative/* (currently held by
>>> David Cake, 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 4. */NCSG Chair/*
>>>>>> (currently held by Rafik Dammak,
>>> who is eligible for
>>>>>> 1 more term) 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)
>>>>>> 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 2 other continuing
>>> NCSG GNSO Councilors
>>>>>> (those not up for election in 2014) are from the
>>> following regions:
>>>>>> Africa, 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 2014./
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ** These terms all commence on 17 October 2014, at
>>> the conclusion of
>>>>>> the 2014 Annual ICANN Meeting in Los Angeles.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> __
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rafik Dammak
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NCSG Chair
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