Hi, The NCSG charter is consistent with the ICANN bylaws in this regard. Being a citizen/permanent resident of one country and a temporary resident of another (each in different geographic regions), I remember having a bit of trouble determining which one I should declare myself to come from. I didn’t find a clear-cut definition of “country of residence” regarding GNSO Council geographic diversity, but I did find a guide on this in the by-laws regarding the Board of Directors and chose to use this as a guide. From Article VI, Section 2, 3 Second Paragraph (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/bylaws-2012-02-25-en#VI-3) “For purposes of this sub-section 3 of Article VI, Section 2 of the ICANN Bylaws, if any candidate for director maintains citizenship of more than one country, or has been domiciled for more than five years in a country of which the candidate does not maintain citizenship ("Domicile"), that candidate may be deemed to be from either country and must select in his/her Statement of Interest the country of citizenship or Domicile that he/she wants the Supporting Organization or the At-Large Community to use for selection purposes. For purposes of this sub-section 3 of Article VI, Section 2 of the ICANN Bylaws, a person can only have one "Domicile," which shall be determined by where the candidate has a permanent residence and place of habitation.” Upon filling a statement of interest, a person is also directed to declare the country of residence as the country in which taxes are paid. I understand that some folks may pay taxes in more than one country, but (in my case) these criteria all made it easier for me. Like I said…, I CHOSE this method for determining the geographic region I come from. Others may choose for other reasons, but just thought it might be helpful. If others have different/more appropriate methods, I’d be interested to read about it. Thanks. Amr On Aug 19, 2014, at 10:19 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > > One other thing. The NCSG Charter indicates: > >> To the maximum extent possible, no more than two (2) NCSG >> GNSO Council Representatives can be declared resident of the >> same geographic region as defined by ICANN. Reasonable >> efforts should be taken to recruit nominees so that all >> geographical regions may be represented by the NCSG GNSO >> Council Representatives. Reason able efforts should also be >> taken to ensure gender balance and in no circumstance should >> there be fewer than 2 members of any > > > Of the two remaining on council for another year > > 1 - North America resident (me) > 1 - European resident from Africa (Amr) > > Candidates > (if I have residences correct) > > 2 NA > 1 Europe > 1 LAC > 1 AP > > It does say to the maximum extent possible, so it may not be a problem. > Just pointing it out. > > > avri > > avri > > > > : >> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2014 >> >> >> _*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 >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 19, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Nuno Garcia wrote: >> >>> Hi guys! >>> >>> Having so little time left, can anyone please recap on who are the >>> candidates so far? >>> >>> Warm regards, >>> >>> Nuno >>> >>> >>> On 19 August 2014 17:30, Maria Farrell <[log in to unmask] >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> Apologies for not having chipped in already - I've been away in one >>> of the (small but blissful) pockets of Ireland with little or no >>> Internet for the past couple of weeks on a family holiday. >>> >>> I just want to add that I won't be seeking a nomination for a >>> second term on Council. A bit like Magaly, while I love it, I don't >>> feel I'll have the energies to devote to maximising our influence >>> there over the next couple of years. So it's time to make way for >>> someone else. >>> >>> I'm thrilled to see what a great range of candidates we have, with >>> a mix of old and new faces any stakeholder group should envy. >>> >>> Thank you all very, very much for giving me the chance to be one of >>> NCSG's representatives on Council for the past couple of years. >>> >>> All the best, Maria >>> >>> >>> On 19 August 2014 17:10, Magaly Pazello <[log in to unmask] >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >>> >>> I fully agree with Desiree, >>> >>> Rafik is doing a wonderful job as NSCG chair. We are lucky to have >>> strong candidates like Stephanie, Ed as well Maria and David for >>> the GNSO council. And now Marilia from Brazil. >>> >>> Magaly >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Desiree <[log in to unmask] >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >>> >>> +1 >>> >>> I believe that the NCSG was never before in such good shape, or >>> it's getting better all the time :-), i.e. so many good candidates >>> for other positions too: Stephanie, Dave, Edmond, etc. >>> >>> Desiree -- On 12 Aug 2014, at 05:59, William Drake >>> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> I strong second Rafik to continue as NCSG’s major domo. >>>> >>>> Best >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> >>>> On Aug 10, 2014, at 10:29 PM, Avri Doria <[log in to unmask] >>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I nominate Rafik Dammak for a second term as NCSG chair. >>>>> >>>>> He has started a lot of projects to help us become more >>> organized in our >>>>> work, and I would like to see him take those projects >>> further. I think >>>>> we have already become a bit more operationally >>> functional during his >>>>> first year, and I think can become more so during a >>> second year. >>>>> >>>>> 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]> <mailto:[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