I also support James for the role - he would be an excellent Chair. On 8/12/2015 7:02 AM, William Drake wrote: > Hi > >> On Aug 11, 2015, at 11:56 PM, Amr Elsadr <[log in to unmask] >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >> >> For me, this is an easy nomination to second, so +1. As Robin has >> indicated below, James has proven to be an extremely dedicated and >> effective representative of non-commercial interests in all of the >> ICANN activities he’s participated in. I’ll also add that I thought >> he did an exceptionally good job relaying some of our concerns to the >> ICANN board during the NCSG meeting with the board at the Buenos >> Aires meeting not too long ago. >> >> Furthermore, he’s been helpfully following the work of the GNSO >> Council rather closely, and has been regularly participating in NCSG >> monthly policy calls and webinars since he’s become a member. His >> contributions have always been thoughtfully prepared and constructive. > > I agree with Amr, James has the energy and plug and play knowledge > needed to be well qualified for the job. Glad he was willing to throw > his hat in the ring. > > Bill -- Matthew Shears Global Internet Policy and Human Rights Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) + 44 (0)771 247 2987