Dear All,

The nomination period has now closed for nominations to the 2012 NCSG  
Annual Election next month.  There are 3 NCSG GNSO Council  
Representative seats up for election and 3 candidates have been  
nominated and accepted their nominations.  The NCSG Chair seat is up  
for election and 1 person was nominated and accepted the nomination.

This NCSG webpage lists the nominations:
   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc? 
key=0AmHFgvYjF_e4dHlVakhBZU14WUxTWlZwcWV5N0xUdFE#gid=0

According the NCSG Charter, all candidates are required to make 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.

Candidates have until 26 August 2012 to make their public statement  
to the NCSG email list.  Candidate Public Statements will be posted  
to the NCSG Elections page:
   https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

NCSG Election Schedule:
Aug. 10-20 : Nomination Period
Aug. 26 : Candidates make Public Statement on NCSG email list
Aug. 27 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballot
Sept. 4 : Begin Voting
Sept. 18 : Close Voting
Sept. 20 : Announce Election Results
Oct. 26 : 2012 Annual Terms Begin (at conclusion of Toronto mtg)
	
2012 NCSG Annual Election Info Page:
   https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

NCSG Accepted Candidates List:
						
NCSG GNSO Council Representative:
Elect (3) 2-year terms:
	
GNSO Candidate:  David Cake	
Nominated by: Kim Heitman	
Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger		
Geographic region: Asia-Pacific				
	
GNSO Candidate:  Maria Farrell	
Nominated by: Avri Doria	
Nomination 2nd by: Robin Gross, Alain Berranger		
Geographic region: Europe
						
GNSO Candidate:  Magaly Pazello	
Nominated by: Carlos Affonso	
Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger		
Geographic region: Latin America - Caribbean
						
NCSG Chair - Elect one 1-year term
NCSG Chair Candidate: Robin Gross	
Nominated by: Alex Gakuru
Nomination 2nd by: Marc Perkel, Remmy Nweke		
						

  - Thank you -






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