Dear NCSG Members, As of 18 September 2359 GMT -11, nominations have been closed. We had 9 nominations for Council, of which 8 were accepted for the 4 open council seats. We had 1 nomination for NCSG Chair position which was accepted. All candidates have submitted statements which can be found at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2011 The voting is planned for 4 - 17 October. Best Regards, avri