Hi,

Since there was some questions about the election, few points below to clarify:
the page will be updated regularly, please refer to it.
the list of active members is here https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/NCSG+Annual+Check-In+Process  so please double-check your status there.

The check-in is easy, just send email  to ([log in to unmask]) and [log in to unmask]. 
There will be more information coming in timely manner: candidates statement, explanation about voting and how to cast the ballot etc. Also planning to have confcall for candidates and members .

Best Regards,

Rafik Dammak

Nominations are Now Open in the NCSG Annual Election for both NCSG Chair and 3 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  Maryam and me offlist ([log in to unmask] &[log in to unmask] ) 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 2015 Annual Election Information Webpage:
   https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015

The time-table and details on the upcoming 2015 NCSG annual election are below.  The candidate nomination period runs 10-24 August 2015, 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.  
The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election:
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, term-limited)
     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) 
  Aug. 28:  Confcall for candidates and members TBC
  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 3 other continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not up for election in 2015) are from the following regions: Asia Pacific, Europe and 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 2015.

**  These terms all commence on 22 October 2015, at the conclusion of the 2015 Annual ICANN Meeting in Dublin.