Dear All Thanks for your support and I kindly accept the nomination. I will send the statement soon. Best regards! ________________________ (Guy) Aho TETE BENISSAN Regional Coordinator of REPAOC <http://www.repaoc.org/> www.repaoc.org _____ De : NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] De la part de Robin Gross Envoyé : mardi 17 septembre 2013 16:51 À : [log in to unmask] Objet : 2013 NCSG Election RECAP so far 2013 NCSG Election RECAP: From: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/2013+NCSG+Annual+Electio n+-+Candidate+Public+Statements Positions to Elect : I. 2013-2014 NCSG Chair (1 to elect) 1-year term Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Rafik Dammak Avri Doria Yes II. 2013 NCSG GNSO Representatives (3 to elect) each 2-year terms - (by alphabetical - last name) Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Avri Doria William Drake Yes Amr Elsadr Amr Elsadr Yes Wolfgang Kleinwachter William Drake Yes Klaus Stoll Rudi Vasnick Yes (Guy) Aho Tete Benissan Marie-Laure Lemineur =========================================================== From: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/2013+NCSG+Annual+Electio n 2013 NCSG Annual Election The time-table and details on the upcoming 2013 NCSG annual election are below. The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 September 2013, and the voting takes place 1-14 October 2013 for all positions. Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy statement should all be made to the NCSG members email list by the dates below to be effective. * <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/2013+NCSG+Annual+Electi on+-+Candidate+Public+Statements> This webpage will keep track of candidate nominations and will post candidate public statements. * <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmHFgvYjF_e4dDFtQmFnRm0yNFdFOH lJV1dOSW1rc3c&usp=sharing> Preliminary ACTIVE and INACTIVE Members Lists <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmHFgvYjF_e4dGlEejFNLUJXVUZKTj h5MGdHdzBMWEE&usp=sharing> (Last updated 10 September 2013). * A NCSG member will be moved from Inactive status to the Active List if that member "checks-in" before 24 September 2013 by contacting the NCSG Chair Robin Gross ( <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]). The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election this fall: 1. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Wendy Seltzer, who will be "term-limited" for this position) 2-year term 2. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Wolfgang Kleinwachter, who is eligible for 1 more term) 2-year term 3. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Joy Liddicoat, who is eligible for 1 more term) 2-year term 4. NCSG Chair (currently held by Robin Gross, who will be "term-limited" for this position) 1-year term NCSG Election Schedule: Sept. 10 : Open Nominations for Candidates Sept. 24 : Close Nominations for Candidates (made & accepted) Sept. 26 : Candidates Make Public Statement (see details below) Oct. 1 : Begin Voting Oct. 14 : End Voting Oct. 17 : Announce Election Results Nov. 22 : 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 3 other continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not up for election in 2013) are from the following regions: Asia-Pacific, South America, Europe. ** These terms all commence on 22 November 2013, at the conclusion of the 2013 Annual ICANN Meeting in Buenos Aires. ** Members receive a separate email notice from me requesting "check-in" and verification of email address and that you are an active member of the NCSG.