[governance] 2009 IGC Call for MAG Nominations

[carlos a. afonso]

OK, Jean. Let us see how it goes.

frt rgds

--c.a.

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Carlos A. Afonso
Rits - Rede de Informações para o Terceiro Setor
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu>
To: "carlos a. afonso" <ca at rits.org.br>
Cc: governance at lists.cpsr.org
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:26:27 +0000
Subject: Re: [governance] 2009 IGC Call for MAG Nominations

> Carlos, have a look at the IGF website. It is quite clear about the 
> procedure:
> 
> *The principles and modalities of the MAG renewal are set out in the 
> Summary Record of the MAG meeting on 27-28 February 2008.
> 
> *Please submit your proposals to the IGF Secretariat by 15 February
> 2009 
> to allow for a timely renewal of the MAG.
> 
> The MAG meets about 2 weeks after the deadline for submissions.
> jeanette
> 
> carlos a. afonso wrote:
> > I do not know either which rules will be discussed, Jeanette. The
> MAG
> > itself will decide. The point is the secretariat is asking for
> > suggestions on MAG renewal, and as I understood this is not just to
> send
> > a list of names.
> > 
> > Personally I have at least one question: how will the second 1/3
> > replacement proceed? Everyone will be in the same boat, or the
> entrants
> > chosen in the first 1/3 replacement will remain so we can ensure a
> > better rotation? I am sure people will have other questions.
> > 
> > frt rgds
> > 
> > --c.a.
> > 
> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> > Carlos A. Afonso
> > Rits - Rede de Informações para o Terceiro Setor
> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu>
> > To: governance at lists.cpsr.org, Carlos Afonso <ca at rits.org.br>
> > Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:50:31 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [governance] 2009 IGC Call for MAG Nominations
> > 
> >> Hi Carlos,
> >>
> >> I don't understand what rules you expect to be discussed at the
> >> February 
> >> meeting. From what I understand, the MAG sticks to the goal to
> >> replace a 
> >> third of its membership. We can also expect that most of not all
> of
> >> the 
> >> rotation will be born by the original members of the MAG (25
> people).
> >> About 15 of the original members will be replaced.
> >> The other selection criteria (region, gender, expertise) will most
> >> likely be the same again.
> >> I think it is very good that for once we managed to start a
> process 
> >> early. I cannot see any reason why we should now slow things down,
> >> especially as we are the group that used to be most frustrated
> about 
> >> process delays in the first years.
> >>
> >> jeanette
> >>
> >> Carlos Afonso wrote:
> >>> People,
> >>>
> >>> The current MAG will meet at the end of February, and one of the
> >> topics
> >>> is its own renewal. UN clearance has been given to the chair to
> >> start
> >>> this renewal, but rules have yet to be reviewed.
> >>>
> >>> Markus has asked for suggestions on the renewal process, and
> >> suggested
> >>> that constituencies should start looking for names. But since
> >> details of
> >>> the rules are not yet in place, I think we do not need to rush
> and
> >> have
> >>> a list ready before the Feb. meeting. Indication of names might
> >> very
> >>> well depend on these rules.
> >>>
> >>> frt rgds
> >>>
> >>> --c.a.
> >>>
> >>> Derrick L. Cogburn wrote:
> >>>> Dear Colleagues,
> >>>>
> >>>> The Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) is now accepting
> nominations
> >> for
> >>>> our recommendations for civil society members of the Internet
> >>>> Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). 
> We
> >> have
> >>>> designed a webform to collect our nominations - including self-
> >>>> nominations.  In making nominations, please keep in mind the
> >> following:
> >>>>     * If nominating someone other than yourself, please obtain
> >> that
> >>>> person's consent to be on the MAG if selected, and to seek IGC's
> >>>> endorsement for their candidature.
> >>>>     * Each nomination should include a brief biographical
> >> statement
> >>>> (required to submit the nomination).  This bio should describe
> >> clearly
> >>>> the activities and/or positions taken by the person in the
> >> Internet
> >>>> Governance and broader Information Society arena.  The person
> >> should
> >>>> be informed that these details may be published by IGC even if
> the
> >>>> nomination is unsuccessful.
> >>>>     * Also, please include a brief description of why the
> >> nominated
> >>>> person would be a good civil society and IGC representative on
> the
> >>>> MAG.  The description should also include considerations of the
> >> degree
> >>>> to which the nominee can invest the time and energy to give the
> >> civil
> >>>> society issues the attention they need to stay at the forefront
> of
> >> the
> >>>> MAG and IGF work.
> >>>>     * For those nominees who are already on the MAG, their
> >>>> descriptions should also briefly mention how they carried out
> >> their
> >>>> responsibilities in the last term(s), in advocating and pushing
> >> the
> >>>> IGC and broader civil society positions. Their level and manner
> of
> >>>> engagement with the IGC, and the broader civil society
> >> constituencies,
> >>>> may also be mentioned.
> >>>>
> >>>> Nominations should also include an assurance that if selected
> for
> >> the
> >>>> MAG, the nominee will keep up a strong engagement with civil
> >> society
> >>>> consituencies, including and especiay the IGC.  They will
> endeavor
> >> to
> >>>> keep civil society constituencies and the IGC informed about the
> >> MAG
> >>>> proceedings and related matters, as well as present and advocate
> >> for
> >>>> their positions within the MAG.
> >>>>
> >>>> All nominations must be submitted no later than midnight UTC on
> >>>> Monday, 26 January 2009.
> >>>>
> >>>> To begin the nomination process, please click on the link below:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> http://websurvey.syr.edu/Survey.aspx?s=3ddd3e3c0a0247a1a0e4929c3e77e7
> >> 6a
> >>>> If you have any problems submitting your nomination, please do
> not
> >>>> hesitate to contact me (dcogburn at syr.edu).
> >>>>
> >>>> Kindest regards,
> >>>>
> >>>> 2009 IGC MAG Nominating Committee
> >>>>
> >>>> Derrick L. Cogburn (Chair)
> >>>> Siranush Vardanyan
> >>>> Stuart Hamilton
> >>>> Rudi Vansnick
> >>>> Renate Bloem
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