Hi everyone, The nomination period has now closed for nominations to the 2015 NCSG Annual Election next month. There are 3 NCSG GNSO Council Representative seats up for election (2-years term) and 3 candidates have been nominated and accepted their nominations. The NCSG Chair seat is up for election (1 year term) and 2 candidates were nominated and accepted the nomination. According the NCSG Charter, all candidates are required to make 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. Candidates have until *26 August 2015 *to make their public statement to the NCSG email list. Candidate Public Statements will be posted to the NCSG Elections page: *https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015 <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections-2015>* *2015 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. 29 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballot* Sep. 1 : Begin Voting Sep. 14 : End Voting Sep. 16 : Announce Election Results Oct. 22 : Term Begins *2015 NCSG Election Candidates* *I. 2015-2016 NCSG Chair* (1 to elect) 1-year term Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Geographic Region James GannonRobin GrossYes EuropeTapani TarvainenAvri Doria Yes Europe *II. 2015 NCSG GNSO Representatives* (3 to elect) each 2-year terms Nominated Candidate Nominated By Accepted Nomination Candidate Statement Geographic Region Stefania MilanNiels Ten OeverYes EuropeAmr ElsadrSelfYes AfricaMarilia MarcielStefania MilanYes Latin America we are in the final days for the check-in, here the list of active members (field "status" = "active" ): https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/NCSG+Annual+Check-In+Process Best Regards, Rafik Dammak NCSG chair