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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Folks, this is a lengthy message
requesting your feedback as regards Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder
Advisory Group (MAG) nominations and the role that the Internet Governance Civil
Society Co ordination Group (CSCG) might play.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The history that led to this has
been that, in the past various, civil society groups have nominated separately,
with the result being that the Secretariat made its own decisions, including in
some cases people with no active involvement with the civil society groups. Last
year for the first time we were able to achieve a degree of cross-endorsements
between our groups, but this was still confusing to the IGF Secretariat. To
remedy this, we are looking this year for the first time to have a more
comprehensive civil-society endorsement process for
candidates.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">In this respect, we expect to
issue a call for candidates next Thursday (September 18). In the meantime, as we
finalise this approach, your comments are sought on the
following.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">TIMETABLE</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The draft timetable is as follows.
Bear in mind that each coalition member will be calling for its own nominations
which will be collated with others at a later stage</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:normal"><span>Thurs,
Sep 18 – release call for nominations and final selection criteria</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:normal"><span>Tues,
September 30 – close of nominations</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:normal"><span>October
1-3 – collation of nominations and shortlisting from various
coalitions</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:normal"><span>October
4- 14 – completion of selections and publication of names to lists</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:normal"><span>October
16 – forwarding names to IGF Secretariat.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Your comments on this are
welcome.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">PROCEDURES</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The draft procedures follow. These
are still being refined within CSCG, but your input is
welcome.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The role of CSCG is to ensure a
co-ordinated civil society response and conduit when it comes to making civil
society appointments to outside bodies.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The following is the procedure
which CSCG follows when a request for civil society appointments is
received.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font></span> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">1.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">CSCG may be
involved in nominations when requested to do so by either one<br>of its members
or by an outside organisation requesting CS involvement. When<br>such a request
is received, CSCG will clarify what has been requested and, in<br>a case where
CS already has representation, consult with existing<br>representatives in
clarifying the involvement required.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">2.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">CSCG will not
be involved in any appointments of CS representatives if more than 35% of its
coalition members determine not to be involved in the process, or where the
number with a clear determination to be involved does not exceed those
expressing a wish not to be involved. (Others may have a neutral or undecided
stance) Where coalition members choose not to be involved and a decision to
proceed is made, their decision to do so will be announced (if they so wish) as
part of any announcement of chosen representatives. </font><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The decision to be involved or not is the primary
responsibility of each constituency.</font></span></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">3.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Any CSCG member
who wishes to be eligible for selection as part of any process must announce
that intention before a call for candidates is announced, and may nominate
another representative of their coalition to take their place on the
Nomcom.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">4.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">CSCG as a whole
will determine selection criteria for any appointments and announce them as part
of a call for candidates.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">5.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">CSCG will
determine and manage a timetable for the process.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">6.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">A separate CSCG
mailing list will be established for each nomination process.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">7.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Unless
otherwise determined by CSCG members, each coalition will issue its own call for
candidates, and forward appropriate names to CSCG at the nominated close of
nominations. Coalitions are at liberty to shortlist their own candidates and
only submit appropriate names, or to forward all names received</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">8.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Where time
permits and as appropriate, candidates may be asked to address selection
criteria in their nominations.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">9.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The CSCG Nomcom
will consist of all voting members and the non voting chair, with the exception
of representatives of coalitions who choose not to participate in a particular
process.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">10.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt"> </font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The Nomcom in making its decisions should determine
appropriate procedures to arrive at a final decision. But unless circumstances
suggest otherwise, it is suggested that selection should begin with a
shortlisting process, which will assist in identifying most favoured candidates
and which candidates should be examined more closely. Following from
shortlisting, which is a guide only and not an indication of which candidates
should be selected, <span> </span>Nomcom members
will arrive at the final candidates list, using on line exchanges and if
necessary conference linkups to determine the final slates. </font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">11.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt"> </font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">All members of the Nomcom are required to consider the
interests of civil society as a whole, and not just their own coalition, in
determining appropriate representatives</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">12.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt"> </font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">All Nomcoms will take into account geographic and gender
balance in determining their final selections, <span>while
considering also the need for the breadth of viewpoints/worldviews represented
within civil society to be represented. </span><span> </span>While realising that complete balance
will not be able to be achieved in every individual instance. CSCG members are
requested to take into account any such deficits in balances in previous CSCG
decisions in making selections, with an objective of achieving balance over a
period of time which may not be achievable in every particular case.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">13.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt"> </font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The records of each Nomcom will be destroyed six months
after the process is completed.</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">SELECTION CRITERIA</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">The following are suggested selection criteria for MAG
for your comments (see also comments above re achieving balance across the slate
of candidates)</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">1.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Past record of
active engagement as part of civil society groups working on internet governance
issues</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">2.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Consultative
style</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">3.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Previous
attendee at IGF </font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><span><span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">4.</font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="FONT-SIZE:7pt">
</font></font></span></span></span><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Able to work
constructively with other stakeholder groups</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 54pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></font> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">A
period for comments and suggestions is now open. A call for candidates will be
issued on Thursday, September 18.</p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">Ian
Peter</p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">(Independent
Chair, CSCG)</p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"> </p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">CSCG
members are:</p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font>Association for Progressive
Communications, represented by Chat Garcia Ramilo, Deputy Executive
Director</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font>Best Bits, represented by Jeremy Malcolm,
Steering Committee member</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">Civicus,
represented by Mandeep Tiwana, Head of Policy and Research<font> </font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font>Diplo Foundation, represented by Ginger
(Virginia) Paque, Internet Governance Programmes</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt"><font>Just Net Coalition, represented by Norbert
Bollow, Co-convenor</font></p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">Internet
Governance Caucus, represented by Dr Mawaki Chango, Co-Coordinator</p>
<p style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000;MARGIN:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13pt">The
Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group, (NCSG) represented by Robin Gross, NCSG
Executive Committee<br>
</p></div></div></div></div></div>
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