** For Candidate Statement: https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB ** For list of members Checked-in: https://community.icann.org/x/fwwhB |
The candidate nomination period runs 31 July - 13 August, and the voting takes place 21 August - September 3 for all positions.
Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy statement should all be made to the NCSG discuss list by the dates below to be effective.
*The following 5 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:*
*NCSG Election Schedule:*
*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;
- Statement of availability for the time the position requires; and
- Optionally, 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, and there should be at least two of each gender.
The 2 continuing NCSG GNSO Councilors (those not up for election now) are from Asia Pacific & North America regions, one man, one woman.
** These terms all commence on 3 November (at the conclusion of the 2017 Annual ICANN Meeting in Hyderabad).
** All NCSG members will receive a separate email notice requesting "check-in" and verification of email address.
This is an election with ballots.
The selection will not occur through acclamation.
2017 NCSG Election Candidates
(1 to elect) 1-year term
Nominated Candidate | Nominated By | Accepted Nomination | Candidate Statement | Geographic Region |
---|---|---|---|---|
Farzaneh Badii | Ayden Férdeline | Yes | NA | |
Dorothy Gordon | Wisdom Donkor | No | AF | |
David Cake | Szeming | Yes | APAC | |
Avri Doria | Raoul Plommer | No | NA |
(3 to elect) each 2-year terms and (1 to elect) 1-year term
Nominated Candidate | Nominated By | Accepted Nomination | Candidate Statement | Geographic Region |
---|---|---|---|---|
Marilia Maciel | Olévié Kouami | Europe | ||
Stefania Milan | Olévié Kouami | No | Europe | |
Martin Silva Valent | Raoul Plommer | Yes | https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB | LAC |
Ayden Férdeline | Milton Mueller | Yes | https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB | Europe |
Arsène Tungali | Mamadou LO | Yes | https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB | Africa |
Michael Karanicolas | Robin Gross | Yes | https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB | NA |
Tatiana Tropina | Michael Oghia | Yes | https://community.icann.org/x/fQwhB | Europe |