[governance] IGC Nomcom results and final report
matthew shears
mshears at cdt.org
Fri Nov 29 06:26:26 EST 2013
I would also like to extend my thanks to the NomCom and all those who
participated and contributed to the process.
Matthew
On 29/11/2013 03:52, Izumi AIZU wrote:
> Dear NomCom and all,
>
> Thank you for the excellent work and outcome. Congratulartions for the
> new candidates!
>
> Thank you also for your support for myself.
>
> I feel honored, and will do my best if selected again.
>
> best,
>
> izumi
>
>
>
>
> 2013/11/27 Ian Peter <ian.peter at ianpeter.com
> <mailto:ian.peter at ianpeter.com>>
>
> I am pleased to report the following results from the Nomcom
> formed by Internet Governance Caucus to consider names for the IGF
> Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG).
>
> RECOMMENDED NEW MEMBERS
>
> Nnenna Nwakanma
>
> Bertrand de la Chappelle
>
> Stuart Hamilton
>
> Sonigitu Ekpe
>
> Matthew Shears
>
> Mawaki Chango
>
> The above recommended candidates are asked to provide information
> in support of their nominations by filling in the form at
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2012/MAG%202014%20template%20.rtf.
> Copies should be sent urgently to the IGC co ordinators and given
> the tight timeframe you may also wish to send copies direct to the
> IGF Secretariat
>
> CURRENT MEMBERS ENDORSED TO CONTINUE AFTER ROTATION
>
> Anriette Esterhuysen
> William Drake
> Izumi Aizu
> Fatima Cambronero
>
> NOMCOM MEMBERS
>
> The members of the Nomcom, elected by the usual IGC random
> selection process from a pool of 25 volunteers, were
>
> Deirdre Williams
>
> Kerry Brown
>
> Shaila Mistry
>
> David Cake
>
> Jefsey Morfin
>
> Ian Peter was non-voting Chair.
>
> PROCESS
>
> Given the short time frame available, IGC Co-ordinators called for
> nominations on line prior to the Nomcom being formed. In order to
> encourage more nominations, the Nomcom announced it would continue
> to receive nominations until midnight UTC Thursday November 21.
>
> The following nominations were received within the advertised
> period (one nomination was less than an hour late and was accepted
> by the Nomcom)
>
> Nnenna Nwakanma *
>
> Bertrand de la Chappelle*
>
> Stuart Hamilton*
>
> Sonigitu Ekpe*
>
> Matthew Shears*
>
> Mawaki Chango*
>
> Mishi Choudhary
> Asif Kabani
> Rudi Vansnick
> Imran Ahmed Shah
> Fouad Bajwa
>
> The Nomcom also emailed all existing civil society members of the
> MAG, asking whether they would like their names to be put forward
> for endorsement by the IGC Nomcom. Responses were received from
> (some before our emails)
>
> Anriette Esterhuysen *
> William Drake *
> Izumi Aizu*
> Fatima Cambronero *
> Lillian Nalwoga
>
> In both categories, those with an asterisk after their name are
> our recommendations.
>
> PROCESS
>
> The Nomcom decided on a set of Selection Criteria after
> discussion, and advised these on the IGC list. The criteria are
> mentioned below. The Nomcom then weighted all criteria in
> importance ( giving a weighting between 1 and 10 to each
> criteria). The weightings are in brackets after the criteria
> below. Candidates were then scored with a score between 1 and 10
> against each criteria.
>
> No weightings applied to gender and geographic balance, as this
> criteria was applied in arriving at a final slate after weighted
> average scores for candidates against other criteria were compiled)
>
> Note: the scores against criteria were intended as a guide to
> selection only, to bypass a lot of discussion in our very tight
> time frames. They did serve to make clear some candidates who were
> clearly favoured, some who were not, but did leave a group in the
> middle whose scores were close and whose credentials for inclusion
> were then compared further, particularly with intentions to
> achieve better geographic and gender balance.
>
> 1. Regular contributor to civil society networks including the IGC (6)
> 2. Consultative style with members of civil society networks
> including the IGC (8)
> 3. Knowledge of/ previous experience with IGF, including remote
> participation (6.5)
> 4. Knowledge of the UN system (5)
> 5. Able to communicate the diverse range of issues, views and
> perspectives
> held by civil society.(8.5)
> 6.Able to devote the time, resources and effort necessary to
> contribute constructively to MAG deliberations (9)
> 7. Willing and able to report and update civil society networks
> including the IGC on issues and progress (8)
>
> 8. Gender and geographic balance
>
> All Nomcom members provided scores against at least some of the
> candidates. 4 of 5 Nomcom members provided scores for all
> candidates, an exceptionally good result given the tight
> timeframes involved.
>
> Considering these scores, Nomcom members then decided on a final
> slate reflecting as best possible some natural differences of
> emphasis to come to a mutual recommendation. Several members
> expressed some disappointment that the range and communicated
> attributes of those nominated made achieving balance very
> difficult. In particular, more women as candidates and more
> candidates from regions we were not able to represent would have
> been very welcome. This may partially be a factor of the very
> limited timeframe under which we operated – however, it would have
> been even more limited had the co –coordinators not taken the
> initiative to call for candidates while the Nomcom was being formed.
>
> I must as non voting Chair thank the Nomcom members for their
> dedicated work, a not inconsiderable effort to decide on criteria
> and assess candidates in this limited timeframe. They really did
> good work on your behalf.
>
> Ian Peter
>
> Non voting chair
>
>
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