Thank you Avri, I accept the nomination. David On 10 Aug 2014, at 11:44 pm, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Hi, Having spoken to David Cake and determined that he is interested in running for a second term, I would like to nominate David Cake for the GNSO Council. Currently he not only represents NCSG interests, but is serving as one of the Vice-chairs of the council. It believe it would be good to keep him on for another term. avri On 10-Aug-14 08:03, Rafik Dammak wrote: Dear NCSG Members: */Nominations are Now Open in the NCSG Annual Election for both NCSG Chair and 4 NCSG GNSO Council Representatives/* - see details below and please remember to use this list for nominations, seconds, candidate statements, etc. Please also reminder as per the NCSG Charter, all NCSG members must "check-in" and verify their email address to receive an email ballot in the annual election. So if you have not checked-in yet , please contact me offlist asap to ensure you will receive your ballot in the upcoming NCSG election. The preliminary Active & Inactive membership list will be shared within this week and contact me offlist if there is need for correction. NCSG 2014 Annual Election Information Webpage: _https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014_ __ The time-table and details on the upcoming 2014 NCSG annual election are below. The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August 2014, and the voting takes place 1-14 September for all positions. Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy statement should all be made to the NCSG mailing list by the dates below to be effective. * This webpage ( _https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014 _) will keep track of candidate nominations and will post candidate public statements. * A NCSG member will be moved from Inactive status to the Active List if that member "checks-in" /*before 26 August* 2014/ by contacting the NCSG Chair ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>). *The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election:* 1. */GNSO Council Representative/* (currently held by Maria Farell, who is eligible for 1 more term) 2-year term 2. */GNSO Council Representative/* (currently held by David Cake, 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 4. */NCSG Chair/* (currently held by Rafik Dammak, who is eligible for 1 more term) 1-year term * * *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. 16 : Announce Election Results Oct. 15 : 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 from the following regions: Africa, North America. This means there could only be one additional person elected from each of those already represented regions, and that would be determined by the top vote getter from that region in 2014./ ** These terms all commence on 17 October 2014, at the conclusion of the 2014 Annual ICANN Meeting in Los Angeles. __ Best Regards, Rafik Dammak NCSG Chair