[governance] [bestbits] PRIORITY - TODAY -- Need for strong CS candidates for 2017 MAG

[Deirdre Williams]

On 15 December 2016 at 17:43, Renata Aquino Ribeiro <raquino at gmail.com>
wrote:

So that no one is even more confused let me offer a correction.
>
>
> And I've already got messages from folks who are confused so
> explaining once more
>
> There are 2 MAG Civil Society nomination processes
>

This is incorrect and confusing


>
> A civil society organized via
>
> CSCG process - Civil Society Coordination Group which forms a slate
> from the 5 groups of CS - APC, Bestbits, IGC, JNC, NCSG
> This ended on 9dec
>

The CSCG  process is one of endorsement NOT selection. CS nominees seeking
endorsement from a coalition of civil society coalitions were invited to
present themselves to the CSCG Nomcom by 9th December. The decision on who
should be endorsed is underway at the moment.

>
> and
>
> IGF Website mantained by Secretariat - UN and UNDESA
> Open to everyone, via filling a form and confirming the nomination
> Until tomorrow
> This is not a public process, the form data is sent only to UN personnel
>

The SELECTION of all MAG members is the prerogative of the Secretary
General of the United Nations. UNDESA acts on behalf of the Secretary
General in inviting nominations from all stakeholders and facilitating the
process with the assistance of the IGF secretariat. This process is open to
all with a deadline tomorrow. The application form is available here
<http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/mag-nominations-2017>

Civil society nominees presenting themselves also to the CSCG for
endorsement is an entirely voluntary process, and there is no guarantee
that such endorsements will be accepted. Civil society members may be
selected for the MAG without going through the CSCG endorsement process.

I hope this is clearer now. Please contact me, directly if you wish, if you
still have questions.

Best wishes

Deirdre
(Temporary IGC representative on the current CSCG Nomcom)


> Best
>
> Renata
>
> On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ginger Paque <gpaque at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I'd like to ask that CS IGers consider self-nominating to the IGF MAG
> 2017
> > directly to the IGF Secretariat before the deadline tomorrow, if you have
> > not yet done so.
> >
> > This is a critical time for CS. We have many voices, many positions. We
> are
> > not one homogeneous group, we are not a melting pot, but a mosaic. We
> don't
> > 'represent' anyone except ourselves--but we must work together to ensure
> > that our collective voices are heard.
> >
> > The new DESA may be inclined to be less receptive to CS inclusion, so we
> > must have strong, informed, efficient and productive MAG members,
> willing to
> > work together with other CS voices and other stakeholders.
> >
> > Time is short.
> > Consider self nominating asap if you fit the bill and have the energy to
> > carry it out.
> >
> > Good luck to us all!
> > Ginger
> >
> > .
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> >
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