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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009>All</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=937292414-18092009>I'd like to propose
we commence the election for representatives to the new GNSO Council which is
intended to be seated at the Seoul meeting. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=937292414-18092009>None of the current
ISPCP representatives to the Council, Tony Harris, Maggie Mansourkia and
myself will be standing for election. Therefore we require a totally new slate
of candidates. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=937292414-18092009>I would
suggest a nomination period of 7 days from today, followed by a further 7
days for voting.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=937292414-18092009>All potential
candidates should be aware that representation on the GNSO requires a
considerable amount of commitment of their time and attendance at ICANN meetings
for the full period.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=937292414-18092009>Mark - as ISPCP
Secretariat could you please formally launch the nomination process in line
with this message.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009>Regards</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=937292414-18092009>Tony</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>