Hi everyone,
The time-table and details on the upcoming 2015 NCSG annual election are below. The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August, and the voting takes place 1-14 September 2015 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 4 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:
1. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Avri Doria, who is eligible for 1 more term)
2-year term
2. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Amr Elsadr, who is eligible for 1 more term)
2-year term
3. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Marilia Maciel, who is eligible for 1 more term)
2-year term
4. NCSG Chair (currently held by Rafik Dammak, who is term-limited)
1-year term
For GNSO council representative seats , there are 3 seats with 2-year terms:
- To decide the council member election, each voter will be asked to choose up to 3 candidates. The 3 candidates with the most votes will be elected to the 2 year terms,
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. 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:
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Name, declared region of residence, gender and employment;
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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 3 other continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not up for election in 2015) are resident of the following regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe.
** These terms all commence on 15 October (at the conclusion of the 2015 Annual ICANN Meeting in Dublin).
** 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 NCSG.
** The nominations, their acceptance and candidacy statements will all be posted to the 2015 elections wiki page:
If you have any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to ask me offlist. Thank you!
Best,
Rafik Dammak
NCSG Chair