I’m sorry but I must appeal to people to please not comment on issues of procedure until you have read the charter in question.

NCSG charter most certainly does have a process written for this exact scenario, what’s important is that the NCSG EC considers all candidates on their qualification nd merits for a council seat, this is one of the most important policy seats and functions that the NCSG has, and needs to be held by someone with the requisite level of experience and qualifications as if it was an election, this is what the EC needs to take into account in their selection as per the charter.



-James



From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nadira Alaraj

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:30 PM

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Subject: Re: Call for volunteers: alternate councillor



Thanks Tapani,

I would like to share my observation about email threads, that gets too much responses when it comes to leadership positions. Not only in the NCUC, but in many ICANN working groups.  I think it is due to lack of any procedures for such cases.



I take this opportunity, to call upon the task-force whom they are working on NCUC procedures, to consider this case.



As for my opinion on the alternate councillor and since it is a short period, it could be divided among Avri and Martin. So one will resume during the period of ICANN 58 and soon to be switched to another for ICANN 59.



I think this will be a compromise solution since there are not written rules.



Best wishes,

Nadira ALARAJ



On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Tapani Tarvainen <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> 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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Tapani Tarvainen







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