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2012/8/25 rusdiah <[log in to unmask]>

any candidate with same concerned in developing infrastructure for rural, urban using PRA (Participatory Rural Approached) please let inform us.
regards, rudi rusdiah

On 08/25/2012 03:52 PM, rusdiah wrote:

I am not running for candidate but interested to support candidate that concern about rural and urban internet development in developing countries or region that still have many blank spot villages and big digital divide.
Regards,
Rudi Rusdiah - Association of Community Internet Center - Indonesia.

On 08/25/2012 02:10 AM, Robin Gross wrote:

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:

  https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

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NCSG Candidate Public Statement

Candidate Position: NCSG Chair

Name: Robin Gross

Region of residence: North America

Gender: Female

Employment: Self-employed as private attorney

Conflicts 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 Period

Aug. 26 : Candidates make Public Statement on NCSG email list

Aug. 27 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballot

Sept. 4 : Begin Voting

Sept. 18 : Close Voting

Sept. 20 : Announce Election Results

Oct. 26 : 2012 Annual Terms Begin (at conclusion of Toronto mtg)

2012 NCSG Annual Election Info Page:

  https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

NCSG Accepted Candidates List:

NCSG GNSO Council Representative:

Elect (3) 2-year terms:

GNSO Candidate: David Cake

Nominated by: Kim Heitman

Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Asia-Pacific

GNSO Candidate: Maria Farrell

Nominated by: Avri Doria

Nomination 2nd by: Robin Gross, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Europe

GNSO Candidate: Magaly Pazello

Nominated by: Carlos Affonso

Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Latin America - Caribbean

NCSG Chair - Elect one 1-year term

NCSG Chair Candidate: Robin Gross

Nominated by: Alex Gakuru

Nomination 2nd by: Marc Perkel, Remmy Nweke

- Thank you -

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