Announcement
The nominations period is 10-20 August 2012 and voting takes place 4-18 September 2012.
- Below is the time-table and further info on the 2012 NCSG annual election.
- Nominations of candidates, their acceptance and the required candidacy statement should all be made to the NCSG email list by the dates below to be effective.
- This webpage will keep track of candidate nominations and Candidate Public Statements are posted here.
- Active Members List (eligible to vote in 2012 election) as of 27 August 2012.
- Inactive Members List (ineligible to vote in 2012 election) as of 27 August 2012. A member will be moved from inactive status to the Active List if that member "checks-in" before 27 August 2012 by contacting the NCSG Chair Robin Gross (robin@ipjustice.org).
The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election this fall:
1. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by William Drake, who is ineligible for another term due to term-limits)
2-year term
2. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Mary Wong, who is ineligible for another term due to term-limits)
2-year term
3. GNSO Council Representative (currently held by Rafik Damak, who is ineligible for another term due to term-limits)
2-year term
4. NCSG Chair (currently held by Robin Gross, who is eligible for 1 more term)
1-year term
NCSG Election Schedule:
Aug. 10: Open Nominations for Candidates
Aug. 20: Close Nominations for Candidates (must be made & accepted)
Aug. 26: Nominees make Public Statement on NCSG email list (see details below)
Sept. 4: Begin Voting
Sept. 18: Close Voting
Sept. 20: Announce Election Results
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:
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