Dear everyone, The nomination period has now closed for nominations to the 2014 NCSG Annual Election next month. There are 4 NCSG GNSO Council Representative seats up for election (3 seats 2-years term, 1 seat 1 year term) and 5 candidates have been nominated and accepted their nominations. The NCSG Chair seat is up for election (1 year term) and 1 person was nominated and accepted the nomination. 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 2014 *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-2014 <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014>* *2014 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) Aug. 29 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballot Sep. 1 : Begin Voting Sep. 14 : End Voting Sep. 16 : Announce Election Results Oct. 15 : Term Begins *2014 NCSG Election Candidates* *I. 2014-2015 NCSG Chair* (1 to elect) 1-year term Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Geographic Region Rafik Dammak Avri DoriaYes *II. 2014 NCSG GNSO Representatives* (3 to elect) each 2-year terms, (1 to elect) 1-year term Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Geographic Region Stephanie Perrin Robin GrossYes Sam LanfrancoKlaus Stoll Yes David Cake Avri DoriaYes Edward MorrisDhouha Bayarassou Yes Marilia Maciel Milton MuellerYes we are int the final days for the check-in, here the list of active members (field "status" = "active" ): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsJI0CB4QegidDktTGtfa2pWZlMzY1FnRHFBYkRXekE&usp=drive_web#gid=0 few days remain to be added to the list and be able to exercise your right of voting. Best Regards, Rafik Dammak NCSG chair