Dear all, 

First of all, congratulations to all nominees, independently of the outcome, and more importantly, thank you all who have served in the past for your contribution.

I want to bring to your attention this "small" detail:

- there are 419 registered voters, of which, only some 96 are active that's 22.8%.

I think this is a problem that we need to address urgently - no one can claim to be representative of a world wide community with 96 active users or 419 registered users.

I hope more members decide to claim their right to vote.

Warm regards,

Nuno Garcia

On 25 August 2014 11:43, Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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

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 Doria	Yes

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 Gross	Yes
Sam Lanfranco	Klaus Stoll	Yes
David Cake	Avri Doria	Yes
Edward Morris	Dhouha Bayarassou	Yes
Marilia Maciel	Milton Mueller	Yes

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