[log in to unmask]" type="cite">All those candidate who have accepted nominations for NCSG GNSO Councilor or NCSG Chair should post their required public statements to this list before Sunday 26 August. I post mine below.Reminder: 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:
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NCSG Candidate Public Statement
Candidate Position: NCSG ChairName: Robin GrossRegion of residence: North AmericaGender: FemaleEmployment: Self-employed as private attorneyConflicts of interest: None
Reasons for willingness to take on the particular position?Would like to assist in the growth of the noncommercial community and also to help strengthen noncommercial participation in ICANN policy decisions. I share many policy objectives with the NCSG membership including the protection of fundamental human rights, broadening ICANN's participation to new and under-served communities, and the recognition of the free and open Internet as a key resource to empowering people and improving our lives.
Qualifications for the position?Served as NCSG Chair for one year, and before that NCUC Chair for 2 years; and before that GNSO Councilor for 4 years representing noncommercial interests.
Statement of Availability for the time the position requires?I will make myself available for the approximately 20+ hours a week (on average) of time this volunteer position requires.
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NCSG Election Schedule:Aug. 10-20 : Nomination PeriodAug. 26 : Candidates make Public Statement on NCSG email listAug. 27 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballotSept. 4 : Begin VotingSept. 18 : Close VotingSept. 20 : Announce Election ResultsOct. 26 : 2012 Annual Terms Begin (at conclusion of Toronto mtg)
2012 NCSG Annual Election Info Page:
NCSG Accepted Candidates List:
NCSG GNSO Council Representative:Elect (3) 2-year terms:
GNSO Candidate: David CakeNominated by: Kim HeitmanNomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain BerrangerGeographic region: Asia-Pacific
GNSO Candidate: Maria FarrellNominated by: Avri DoriaNomination 2nd by: Robin Gross, Alain BerrangerGeographic region: Europe
GNSO Candidate: Magaly PazelloNominated by: Carlos AffonsoNomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain BerrangerGeographic region: Latin America - Caribbean
NCSG Chair - Elect one 1-year termNCSG Chair Candidate: Robin GrossNominated by: Alex GakuruNomination 2nd by: Marc Perkel, Remmy Nweke
- Thank you -
IP JUSTICERobin Gross, Executive Director1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USAp: +1-415-553-6261 f: +1-415-462-6451