[UA-discuss] Call for Nominations

Wed Feb 20 08:54:38 UTC 2019

Just a reminder: Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to info at uasg.tech <mailto:info at uasg.tech> 
Lars

> Am 20.02.2019 um 09:52 schrieb Maxim Alzoba <m.alzoba at gmail.com>:
> 
> Hello Everyone, 
> 
> I would like to nominate Dusan Stojicevic for the position of the Vice-Chair of the UASG.
> (+381641452171 ,  dusan at dukes.in.rs)
> 
> I believe that refreshment of the Leadership of the group might be seen as a good sign, and also I believe that the group might benefit from diversity.
> 
> Dusan bas been an active advocate of the Universal Acceptance, has been providing invaluable work in terms of engagement with both
> ICANN community, and which is really important, with the Technological communities outside of ICANN world.
> 
> Dusan is able to carry ideas of UA outside of English speaking community.
> 
> I believe he is able to carry out duties of a Vice-Chair from the formal perspective.
> 
> P.s: it is my personal opinion from the perspective my past experience in the Standing Selection Committee as a representative from Registries for 1.5 years.
> I am not speaking in capacity of GNSO Councilor.
> 
> Sincerely Yours,
> 
> Maxim Alzoba
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>> On 20 Feb 2019, at 11:13, Edmon <edmon at registry.asia> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Everyone,
>> 
>> I would like to nominate Richard Merdinger for the position as Chair of UASG.
>> 
>> Richard has been serving as the Vice Chair since the beginning of this group, and has been a strong advocate of UA.  As the UASG looks to grow as an independent initiative supported by ICANN financially, I believe his guidance, especially with a strong experience from the ICANN community as a whole and from registries and registrars in particular, is critical for the continuity and development of this effort.
>> 
>> Edmon
>> 
>> 
>> PS. This email is also sent to info at uasg.tech for the purposes of the nomination.
>> Richard is cc-ed herein (hence his current email address) and since he has been serving as Vice Chair, I understand that his phone number should already be on file (if not I am happy to provide further).
>> 
>> 
>> From: UA-discuss [mailto:ua-discuss-bounces at icann.org] On Behalf Of Don Hollander
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3:59 PM
>> To: Roberto Gaetano <roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com>
>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org>
>> Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>> 
>> Yes.  The same cohort who can stand can vote.
>> 
>> We have taken the voting addresses as of today.
>> 
>> Actually, the existing Chair is precluded from standing again as Chair and two of the existing vice-chars are precluded from standing as vice-chairs.   In all three cases they have served the maximum two terms.   But they already know that.
>> 
>> D
>> 
>> From: Roberto Gaetano <roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com> 
>> Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 7:33 PM
>> To: Don Hollander <don.hollander at icann.org>
>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org>
>> Subject: [Ext] Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
>> 
>> I have a question. 
>> The text says that “ Anyone subscribed to the UA-discuss at icann.org mailing list is eligible to stand”. However, it does not say - or I have missed - who can vote.
>> I assume that it is all the subscribers of the UA-discuss at icann.org mailing list, but I would like to have confirmation.
>> Thanks,
>> Roberto
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 20.02.2019, at 04:52, Don Hollander <don.hollander at icann.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Elections for UASG Chair and Vice-Chair – 2019
>>> V2019-02-20
>>> 
>>> The UASG is having elections for the Chair and Vice Chair.  Here’s the process.   NB: All times are 23:00 UTC
>>> Nominations
>>> This is a call for nominations.   
>>> Anyone subscribed to the UA-discuss at icann.orgmailing list is eligible to stand.
>>> Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to info at uasg.tech and should include:
>>> 	• the name of the person nominated
>>> 	• the position(s) for which they are nominated
>>> 	• contact details for the person nominated.  This should include an email address and a telephone number.
>>> 
>>> The election administrator will verify that the nominated person accepts the nomination.
>>> 
>>> Once the nomination deadline has passed on February 27 2019 a list of candidates will be prepared showing name, email address, photo and candidate statement.  Names will be shown by position in alphabetical order of surnames.
>>> 
>>> Candidates can be nominated for Chair, Vice-Chair or both.
>>> 
>>> Relevant links:
>>> 	• Position Description-Chair https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Chair-UASG.pdf [uasg.tech]
>>> 	• Position Description-Vice-Chair https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Chair-UASG.pdf [uasg.tech]
>>> 
>>> Other documents of interest may be found at www.uasg.tech/documents [uasg.tech]
>>> Voting
>>> Voting will be done using www.opavote.com [opavote.com]
>>> 
>>> For the Chair the method used will be Instant Runoff Voting https://www.opavote.com/methods/instant-runoff-voting [opavote.com]
>>> 
>>> For the Vice-Chair the method used will be Scottish STV https://www.opavote.com/methods/single-transferable-vote#scottish-stv [opavote.com]
>>> 
>>> These voting methods allow voters to rank their choices.  
>>> 
>>> Voting will open on March 3, 2019 and close on March 10, 2019.  Decisions will be announced as soon as they are ready and have been verified.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Don Hollander
>>> Secretary General – UASG
>>> Skype: Don_Hollander
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