[governance] co-coordinator election results and suggestions

[Ian Peter]

Hi Jeanette,

My understanding is the same as Avri's - the independent chair for Appeals
Team Nomcom would only preclude David standing for Appeals Team, and would
have no affect at all on future Co-ordinator nominations

Ian Peter
Ian Peter and Associates Pty Ltd
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeanette Hofmann [mailto:jeanette at wzb.eu]
> Sent: 21 August 2008 00:28
> To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Ian Peter
> Cc: 'Parminder'
> Subject: Re: [governance] co-coordinator election results and suggestions
> 
> Many thanks and best wished to Ian also from me.
> 
> Regarding the non-voting chair for the appeals time, I would like to
> remind you that volunteers for chairing the caucus so far have not been
> abound. If David will be appointed as non-voting chair of the appeals
> team, would that prevent him from running for the co-chair position in
> the January election? Should that be the case, I personally would hope
> that he rather runs again for the position of the co-chair.
> I would think it is less difficult to fill the position of the appeals
> team chair than finding a good co-chair for the caucus.
> jeanette
> 
> Ian Peter wrote:
> > Thanks everyone for your best wishes on my election (and expressions of
> > sympathy!) here and in my email. It's not without some trepidation that
> > I take this on - I've observed here long enough to know just how tough a
> > job it will be to co-ordinate, with so many diverse individuals and
> > organizations involved. I can promise that I will try to assist and to
> > work with you all on improving our capacity to have our voices heard.
> >
> >
> >
> > I think the less obtrusive co-ordinators are, the better things will
> > work. I can learn a ,lot from those who have preceded me .I would just
> > like to work quietly in helping to get consensus, in helping sort out
> > process issues, and in generally strengthening the presence and
> > credibility of this caucus in advancing internet governance issues.
> >
> >
> >
> > Anyway, a couple of things to get the ball rolling.
> >
> >
> >
> > Firstly, I note Parminder's reference to being ready to stand down now.
> > I have in private email asked Parminder whether he would consider
> > staying on until after Hyderabad, so that I as a new Co-ordinator have
> > the benefit of his experience during this year's IGF. So my intention,
> > if Parminder is willing, would be to hold elections for his replacement
> > in January 2009. That gets us into a cycle of an election each calendar
> > year after the IGF meeting rather than rushing in two this year.
> >
> >
> >
> > In the meantime, we are long overdue for replacing the Appeals Team.
> > This is a long process involving a NomCom being formed, calling for
> > candidates, and then selecting five new members. If we start now, we
> > should be able to complete this by November. It's at least a two month
> > process if we follow the Charter.
> >
> >
> >
> > I would like to suggest for your advice that David Goldstein be
> > appointed as the independent non-voting chair for the Appeals Team
> > NomCom.. David, who as you know was the other candidate in co-ordinator
> > elections, has written me a very kind personal note and offered to
> > assist, and as someone involved in the Caucus and with previous NomComs
> > will, I believe, be an excellent person to take on this responsibility.
> >
> >
> >
> > The charter suggests that the non voting chair should be appointed by
> > the co-ordinators with the advice of the Caucus. I've discussed this
> > with Parminder, who also agrees that we should suggest David's name to
> > the Caucus for this role. Please then consider this suggestion and
> > forward any relevant advice within the next few days so we can get this
> > overdue process underway. Next week we should begin the process of
> > forming a NomCom for this purpose.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'll put out some thoughts under separate headings on a few issues in
> > the near future. I certainly support Parminder's suggestion as regards
> > seeking a funding base, and also want to suggest a few things as regards
> > process issues, improving the website, and improving our capacity to
> > exchange strongly held and differing viewpoints on issues without
> > resorting to personal attacks. These are some of the priorities I see,
> > and I would welcome email from anyone with any suggestions as to how I
> > can best assist in furthering our objectives. I look forward to working
> > with you all in this role.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ian Peter
> >
> >
> >
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