Hi everyone,

The time-table and details on the upcoming 2014 NCSG annual election are
below.  The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August, and the voting
takes place 1-14 September 2014 for all positions.

Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy
statement should all be made to this NCSG email list by the dates below to
be effective.

*The following 5 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:*

1.  *GNSO Council Representative* (currently held by David Cake, who is
eligible for 1 more term)
     2-year term
2.  *GNSO Council Representative* (currently held by Maria Farell, who is
eligible for 1 more term)
     2-year term
3.  *GNSO Council Representative* (currently held by Magaly Pazello, who is
eligible for 1 more term)
     2-year term
4.  *GNSO Council Representative* (currently held by Klaus Stoll, who is
eligible for 1 more term)
     2-year term
5.  *NCSG Chair* (currently held by Rafik Dammak, who is eligible for 1
more term for this position)
     1-year term

For GNSO council representative seats , there are 3 with  2-year terms, 1
 with 1-year term:

   - To decide the council member election, each voter will be asked to
   choose up to 4 candidates.  The 3 candidates with the most votes will be
   elected to the 2 year terms,
   - while the candidate with the 4th most votes will be elected to the 1
   year term.

The candidate with the most votes for NCSG chair will be elected.

*NCSG Election Schedule:*
  Aug. 10 : Open Nominations for Candidates
  Aug. 24 : Close Nominations for Candidates (made & accepted)
  Aug. 26 : Candidates Make Public Statement (see details below)
  Sep. 1 : Begin Voting
  Sep. 14 : End Voting
  Sep. 15 : Announce Election Results
  Oct. 17 : 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 2 other continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not
up for election in 2014) are resident of the following regions: North
America, Africa.

**  These terms all commence on 17 October (at the conclusion of the 2014
Annual ICANN Meeting in Los Angeles).
**  You will all receive a separate email notice from me shortly requesting
that you "check-in" and verify your email address and that you are an
active member of the SG.

**  The nominations, their acceptance and candidacy statements will all be
posted to the 2014 elections wiki page:
    *https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014
<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014>*

If you have any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to ask me
offlist.  Thank you!

Best,

Rafik Dammak
NCSG Chair