+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
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On 12 Aug 2014, at 05:59, William Drake <[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]> 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]>).
>>> 
>>> *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
>>>