[governance] URGENT - Nominations for the MAG [Message from Co-Coordinator]
Carlos A. Afonso
ca at cafonso.ca
Fri Feb 17 17:35:34 EST 2012
Hi Valeria, since it seems your message with APC's indications never
made it to the NomCom (despite you having sent it on Jan.30), I think it
is the case of submitting it again -- who knows, maybe it will get there
this time! :)
frt rgds
--c.a.
On 02/17/2012 04:42 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> For those who would wish to have their candidatures or nominees for MAG
> considered by the MAG Nominating Committee, please send your response in
> the requisite format to the Nominating Committee by the *20th February at
> 1800 UTC +12 . *
>
> Send your applications to:-
>
> To: Nominating Committee: nomcom at lists.igcaucus.org
> Cc: "Jacqueline Morris" <jam at jacquelinemorris.com>, "Thomas Lowenhaupt" <
> toml at communisphere.com>, "shaila mistry" <shailam at yahoo.com>
>
> Once the Nominating Committee has made its decision, they will inform me
> and I will alert the list and these names will be sent to the IGF
> Secretariat.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Sala
> [Co-Coordinator]
>
> *From:* governance at lists.cpsr.org [mailto:governance at lists.cpsr.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jacqueline Morris
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 10, 2012 09:01 PM
> *To:* governance at lists.cpsr.org
> *Subject:* [governance] URGENT - Nominations for the MAG
>
> Fellow IGC List Members,
>
> The IGC's Nominating Committee (nomcom) has begun its work selecting new
> members for the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). Our work was
> initiated by a letter from Under-Secretary-General Sha Zukang
> requesting that we submit the names of potential candidates to the IGF
> Secretariat by 31 January 2012. (See
> letter<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/926-mag-renewal->
> .)
>
> We do apologise for the late start, but the year-end holidays did cause us
> some difficulty in communicating. So we will do our best to get everything
> sorted in a proper manner in good time.
>
> The MAG's role is to assist the Secretary General in convening the Internet
> Governance Forums <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout/406-mag-2010>.
> The Forums site provide an interactive, collaborative space where all
> stakeholders can air their views and exchange idea.
>
> The MAG comprises 56 Members from governments, the private sector and civil
> society, including representatives from the academic and technical
> communities. It holds meetings three times a year at the Palais des Nations
> in Geneva and is preceded by open consultations meetings. A list of current
> MAG members is found athttp://www.intgovforum.org/cms/magabout/406-mag-2010.
>
> *Request For Nominations*
>
> Please submit nominations – including self-nominations – from which we will
> select those to be advanced as IGC's recommendations for MAG membership.
> The recommended persons may or may not be IGC members. However, they should
> have a civil society identity, and be in broad alignment with positions
> both stated in our charter <http://www.igcaucus.org/charter>.
>
> All members of MAG serve in their personal capacity, but are expected to
> have extensive linkages with not only their respective stakeholder groups,
> but also a wide range of other connections, such as region, gender, and
> their local civil society.
>
> Current MAG members are encouraged to re-apply, but in the interests of
> diversity, we would like to limit to those who have already served 2
> consecutive terms.
> · In nominating someone else please obtain the person’s consent to
> be on the MAG if selected, and to seek IGC’s endorsement for his/her
> candidature.
> · Each nomination should come with a brief bio. It should mention
> with some clarity the activities and / or positions taken by the person in
> the IG and information society arena.
> · The person should be informed that the details submitted may be
> published even if the nomination is unsuccessful.
> · Please also include a brief write up of why the nominated person
> will be a good CS/ IGC representative on the MAG.
> · Those who are already on the MAG should also briefly mention how
> they carried out their responsibilities in the last term(s), in advocating
> and pushing IGC’s positions as well as the larger CS positions. We would
> also like to hear what they have contributed, what they intend to
> contribute and why they want to continue in the role. Their level and
> manner of engagement with the IGC, and the wider CS constituencies, may
> also be mentioned.
> · Nominations should also include an assurance that those selected
> for the MAG will maintain close engagement with CS constituencies,
> including and especially the IGC. MAG selectees will be required to keep
> both CS constituencies and the IGC informed about the MAG proceedings and
> related matters, as well as present/ push their positions in the MAG.
> Nominations must be sent to (Jacqueline
> Morris<jam at jacquelinemorris.com><jam at jacquelinemorris.com> or to
> the list* *) no later than midnight January 20, 2012 UTC.
> · *It is recommended that nominees be members who have actively
> participated in IGF meetings and activities in the past.*
> Remember, we need your nominations by January 20.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jacqueline A. Morris
> NomCom Chair
> Respected NomCom of IGC CS,
>
> Please find herewith my EOI (for IGC NOMCOM consideration ) to serve at MAG.
> =============================================================
>
>
> *From:* governance at lists.cpsr.org [mailto:governance at lists.cpsr.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Avri Doria
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:27 AM
> *To:* IGC
> *Subject:* [governance] Fwd: [igf_members] Announcement by USG Mr. Sha
> Zukang on the MAG
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
> *From: *Chengetai Masango <CMASANGO at unog.ch>
> *Subject: [igf_members] Announcement by USG Mr. Sha Zukang on the MAG*
> *Date: *21 December 2011 13:37:10 EST
> *To: *igf Forum <igf_members at intgovforum.org>
>
> Dear All,
>
> Please find below an announcement by Under-Secretary-General Mr. Sha
> Zukang on the MAG.
>
> The information has been posted on the IGF Website and I kindly ask that
> you also disseminate the information amongst your respective stakeholder
> groups.
>
> Best regards
>
> Chengetai
>
> *Announcement*
> *
> The Internet Governance Forum's Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) has
> been instrumental in planning the programme of the annual meetings of the
> IGF.
>
> We would like to express our gratitude to all members of MAG, who have
> donated their time, effort and valuable guidance in ensuring the smooth
> running of the IGF.
>
> In light of the established principles and practices of MAG on the rotation
> and selection of its members, the United Nations Department of Economic and
> Social Affairs (DESA), therefore, requests all stakeholder groups
> –government, private sector, civil society, and technical and academic
> communities- to submit names of candidates from developed and developing
> countries, as well as from economies in transition, to be considered to
> become part of MAG to contribute to the multistakeholder process
> bringing the perspectives on Internet governance from their respective
> group for a period of one year. It is recommended that group nominees be
> members who have actively participated in IGF meetings and activities in
> the past.*
> *
> Owing to the fact that the renewal process was not done in 2011, it is
> suggested that two thirds of each group’s membership be renewed in 2012
> along the guidelines provided in the table below. Please note that groups
> can resubmit names of current MAG members’ for re-election.*
>
> *Groups*
> *Current Status*
> *Number to Renew*
> *Number to Stay*
> *Government*
> 25
> 16
> 9
> Private Sector
> 10
> 6
> 4
> Civil Society
> 10
> 6
> 4
> Academic and Technical Communities
> 10
> 6
> 4
> Total Number of Members
> *55*
> *34*
> *21*
>
> *
> It would be appreciated if respective groups could submit the names of the
> potential candidates to the IGF Secretariat by** 31 January 2012 **via
> email: magrenewal2011 at intgovforum.org using the attached submission
> template.*
> *It should be noted that plans are underway to have the next Open
> Consultation and MAG Meeting take place on 14 - 16 February 2011. In the
> event that the renewed MAG is not on board by then, the current MAG will
> convene at this time and the renewed MAG will convene in May.
> *
> *Accordingly to the established principles and practices,*
> *(i) Members of MAG are selected to achieve balance among all stakeholder
> groups, representing all regions and attaining gender equality;
>
> (ii) All MAG members serve in their personal capacity, but are expected to
> have extensive linkages with their respective stakeholder groups;
>
> (iii) The main task of MAG is to provide advice on the programme and main
> themes of the next meeting of the Internet Governance Forum;
>
> (iv) MAG members are expected to attend two to three MAG meetings in
> Geneva, Switzerland, in addition to the annual IGF meeting, as well as to
> participate actively in the preparatory process throughout the year through
> continuous engagement in the online multilateral dialogue among MAG members
> in between such meetings.
>
> (v) MAG meetings are open to Intergovernmental organizations to participate.
>
> Thank you and I look forward to the continuous success of the Internet
> Governance Forum.*
> * *
> *
>
> (Signed)
> *
> *
> Sha
> Zukang*
> *
> Under-Secretary-General*
> *
> **Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)*
>
> * *
>
>
> *Submission Template:*
>
> Title:
> Surname:
> First name:
> Other names:
> Job Title(s)
> Organization(s):
> City of Residence:
> Country of Residence:
> Nationality:
> Stakeholder Group:
> Contact Email:
> Contact Phone:
> Brief relevant biography of *not more* than 300 words )
>
>
>
> Name put forward by:
>
> Representing:
>
> Contact email :
>
> Telephone:
> * *
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>
> ****
>
>
>
>
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