Question 4: How do you see your role as a representative of the NCSG that elected you? In what way are you to be held accountable to the NCSG membership? As an elected representative, the role is to advocate for the diverse interests in the NCSG membership for the benefit of collective decision-making. That means finding out members' views, being willing to listen and checking when in doubt. I am very familiar with this way of working through APC, which has a wide network of members we engage directly with in our work, as well as in my role at .nz. The NCSG role also involves drawing on members expertise, being willing to offer my own on particular topics and being willing to take the lead or support actions such as calls for public comment in those areas. As an elected rep I must ultimately trust the members to help guide my GNSO participation even if sometimes I might personally not agree with all aspects of members views: that is part and parcel of what holding office means. The notion of 'rough consensus' is a core value of my local internet community - and the wider internet community - and has always served me well in these situations. The ways in which I can be accountable to the NCSG membership include: seeking members views, being willing to explain my positions, transparency about participation, and responding constructively when members challenge me. When the inevitable mistakes happen, it's also vital to be able to restore good faith by being prepared to accept I got it wrong and take appropriate steps to put things right. The ultimate form of accountability, election, is for the NCSG members themselves to exercise. Joy -----Original Message----- From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, 30 September 2011 8:22 p.m. To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Question 4: role of NCSG representative or chair As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am starting the question process. I suggest that all candidates answer all questions. I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and with the members of the NCSG. Thanks Avri Question 4: How do you see your role as a representative of the NCSG that elected you. In what way are you to be held accountable to the NCSG membership?