Thanks Rafik and secretariat for the update.
Good luck to all the nominees.

Remmy Nweke
@ITRealms

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From: Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: ‎25/‎08/‎2015 07:08
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [NCSG-Discuss] [Election] 2015 NCSG Annual Election - Nomination
Period Closed

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