Hi Sam,

to give more detailed context :

we have first 3 rounds of election following an agreed process between
Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) and Non-commercial Stakeholder Group
(NCSG) , nominating 1 candidate each. but this first 3 rounds ended with
deadlock since the winner needs to get 60% of the votes (8 among 13 votes)
following GNSO operating rules

you were proposed a compromise candidate to CSG as a way to fix this
deadlock. unfortunately, CSG didn't accept your candidature as compromise
 after you got chance to defend your case with them .
It cannot be a compromise if the other party rejects it. we are working to
find a modus vivendi with CSG and get a board member who get endorsement
from both sides of non-contracted party in GNSO (NCSG and CSG) and not lean
toward only one side.

CSG just proposed their compromise candidate and we will have chance to
interview him .

just as reminder the process of election is up to stakeholders group to
decide for operating rules and there will be a election. I don't see any
legitimacy issue here because any board member for the seat 14 has to be
elected by 60% at the end within non-contracted party then confirmed by
GNSO council.

Best,

Rafik


2014-06-21 2:06 GMT+09:00 Sam Lanfranco <[log in to unmask]>:

> NCSG colleagues,
>
> As the currently proposed NCSG candidate for ICANN Board Seat #14 I have
> maintained a discrete silence while the process was underway. I of course
> have followed closely the events surrounding the process and its current
> stalled state. I have also responded to questions from the commercial
> stakeholders, in writing, in teleconference calls, and in meetings in
> Washington D.C., at my own expense.
>
> I have agreed to run for the seat on the simple premise that my skills and
> experience will be an asset for the tsunami of issues that will confront
> the ICANN board over the next several years, and I remain a candidate for
> Board Seat #14. The nature of some of the questions put on the table by the
> commercial stakeholders reinforced my conviction that I can bring a useful
> and constructive perspective and insights to Internet policy and ICANN
> organizational issues confronting the Board.
>
> However, this is not a campaign speech. It is an expression of concern
> about preserving the reputation of ICANN and integrity of ICANN’s
> procedures around the Board Seat #14 election. There is supposed to be a
> voting procedure here. The two constituencies proposed candidates. All knew
> the likely outcome of the first rounds of votes, but procedures were
> followed, and votes were taken. Neither candidate was elected. I was
> proposed as a substitute candidate from the NCSG. At that point the
> election process stalled as various parties sought outcomes in the absence
> of the next stage in the voting process.
>
> As a candidate I of course have my hopes, but that is not the issue. If
> there is no vote at this stage, and subsequent votes if necessary, the
> integrity of ICANN’s Board Seat #14 process is compromised, as is that of
> ICANN. As well, any occupant of Board Seat #14 will serve under a cloud of
> questionable legitimacy, both within the Board and beyond ICANN.
>
> Regardless of expectations about the outcome of the next round of voting,
> I urge the constituent parties to proceed according to the ICANN procedures
> set down for the process. Lastly, I remind us that the GNSO review is
> underway and that a failed process for the new Board member reflects poorly
> on all of our constituencies and points to the need to modify the current
> structure.
>
> Sam Lanfranco
>
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