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

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 Gannon	Robin Gross	Yes		Europe
Tapani Tarvainen	Avri Doria	Yes		Europe

II. 2015 NCSG GNSO Representatives

(3 to elect) each 2-year terms

Nominated Candidate	Nominated By	Accepted Nomination	Geographic Region
Stefania Milan	Niels Ten Oever	Yes	Europe
Amr Elsadr	Self	Yes	Africa
Marilia Marciel	Stefania Milan	Yes	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