[UA-discuss] Call for Nominations

Wed Feb 20 18:35:06 UTC 2019

Thanks Lars, apologies.

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> On Feb 20, 2019, at 3:54 AM, Lars Steffen <mail at larssteffen.de> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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
>> Special projects manager,
>> International Relations Department,
>> FAITID
>> 
>> m. +7 916 6761580(+whatsapp)
>> skype oldfrogger
>> 
>> Current UTC offset: +3.00 (.Moscow)
>> 
>>> On 20 Feb 2019, at 11:13, Edmon <edmon at registry.asia <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <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 <mailto:roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com>>
>>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org <mailto: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 <mailto:roberto_gaetano at hotmail.com>> 
>>> Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 7:33 PM
>>> To: Don Hollander <don.hollander at icann.org <mailto:don.hollander at icann.org>>
>>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss at icann.org <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto:UA-discuss at icann.orgmailing> list is eligible to stand.
>>>> Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to info at uasg.tech <mailto: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 <https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Chair-UASG.pdf> [uasg.tech <http://uasg.tech/>]
>>>> 	• Position Description-Vice-Chair https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Chair-UASG.pdf <https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Chair-UASG.pdf> [uasg.tech <http://uasg.tech/>]
>>>> 
>>>> Other documents of interest may be found at www.uasg.tech/documents <http://www.uasg.tech/documents> [uasg.tech <http://uasg.tech/>]
>>>> Voting
>>>> Voting will be done using www.opavote.com <http://www.opavote.com/> [opavote.com <http://opavote.com/>]
>>>> 
>>>> For the Chair the method used will be Instant Runoff Voting https://www.opavote.com/methods/instant-runoff-voting <https://www.opavote.com/methods/instant-runoff-voting> [opavote.com <http://opavote.com/>]
>>>> 
>>>> For the Vice-Chair the method used will be Scottish STV https://www.opavote.com/methods/single-transferable-vote#scottish-stv <https://www.opavote.com/methods/single-transferable-vote#scottish-stv> [opavote.com <http://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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