[governance] URGENT - Nominations for the MAG

Tue Jan 10 11:37:21 EST 2012

I think all existed MAG members have more than 2 years. I think I was 
one of the latest one in the rotation, and I already have 3 years.

On 1/10/12 8:34 AM, Fouad Bajwa wrote:
> Dear Jacqueiline,
>
> As the letter from Under-Secretary-General Sha Zukang states there
> will be 4 existing MAG members from the CS groups to remain in the
> rotated MAG, is the NomCom considering putting those name forward from
> all of us IGC members that have remained active, and, how can we
> submit our interest to be part of the remaining?
>
> On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Jacqueline Morris
> <jam at jacquelinemorris.com>  wrote:
>> 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.)
>>
>> 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. 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.
>>
>> 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>  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
>>
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