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

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