Hello All, I would like to nominate Dusan Stojicevic for the position of the Vice-Chair of the UASG. (+381641452171 , dusan@dukes.in.rs <mailto:dusan@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@registry.asia <mailto:edmon@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@uasg.tech <mailto:info@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@icann.org <mailto:ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org>] On Behalf Of Don Hollander Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3:59 PM To: Roberto Gaetano <roberto_gaetano@hotmail.com <mailto:roberto_gaetano@hotmail.com>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss@icann.org <mailto:ua-discuss@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@hotmail.com <mailto:roberto_gaetano@hotmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 7:33 PM To: Don Hollander <don.hollander@icann.org <mailto:don.hollander@icann.org>> Cc: Universal Acceptance <ua-discuss@icann.org <mailto:ua-discuss@icann.org>> Subject: [Ext] Re: [UA-discuss] Call for Nominations
I have a question. The text says that “ Anyone subscribed to the UA-discuss@icann.org <mailto:UA-discuss@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@icann.org <mailto:UA-discuss@icann.org> mailing list, but I would like to have confirmation. Thanks, Roberto
On 20.02.2019, at 04:52, Don Hollander <don.hollander@icann.org <mailto:don.hollander@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@icann.orgmailing <mailto:UA-discuss@icann.orgmailing> list is eligible to stand. Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to info@uasg.tech <mailto:info@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-U... <https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Chair-U...> [uasg.tech <http://uasg.tech/>] • Position Description-Vice-Chair https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Ch... <https://uasg.tech/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07-Position-Description-Vice-Ch...> [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