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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I am a technology enthusiast, passionate about driving digital growth and the future of work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>A telecommunications consultant with relevant experience in the telecoms industry within the West African market, and a detail-oriented Information Management professional, skilled at operating on wide range of platforms, and an advocate for technology education and educational (Instructional) technology, leveraging ICT technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I am the Director of Operations, and a founding member of the Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana (IIPGH). And my intent for joining the IRPC Steering Committee is to learn and serve to help a great course.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Best Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Richard Kafui Amanfu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Raleway;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> info@irpcharter.org <info@irpcharter.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:30 PM<br><b>To:</b> Richard Amanfu <richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [IRPCoalition] 2 Days! Deadline extended until 9 February: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE AND CO-CHAIR ELECTIONS 2023: Call for nominations<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Richard,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for your interest in joining the IRPC Steering Committee.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please send your brief statement of intent at your earliest convenience and before tomorrow’s deadline <span style='color:black'>to the IRPC list at</span> <a href="mailto:irp@lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>irp@lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org</span></a> to allow other members of the list to endorse your self-nomination, (this is necessary to proceed to the elections stage).<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Below are the procedures and guidelines for nominees as well as the qualifications for the Steering Committee member:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br>Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Invite (self) nominations for Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members. Each candidate provides a short profile statement to include a short bio as pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a short statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued success and development.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Set up an election poll and hold elections – or a poll to endorse current and incoming officers if nominations are not contested - for incoming Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot nominate or second.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years with a nominal maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC member either steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term. This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on completion of the succeeding two-year term.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br>Steering Committee Member<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG-related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span>• Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Please note:</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span><span style='color:black'> </span></span><span style='color:black'>• (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 09 February 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span><span style='color:black'> </span></span><span style='color:black'>• All nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of intent.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span><span style='color:black'> </span></span><span style='color:black'>• The voting will be open from 10 February 2023 – 24 February 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Very best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Minda<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 7 Feb 2023, at 12:50, Richard Amanfu <<a href="mailto:richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org">richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>I nominate myself as an SC-Member.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ready to learn and impart. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Richard Kafui Amanfu <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, 7 Feb 2023, 09:23 <a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org">info@irpcharter.org</a> <<a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org">info@irpcharter.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear all,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The call for nominations ends in <b><u>two</u></b><u> <b>days</b></u>!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We have <b><u>four</u> open Steering Committee member positions</b> and <b><u>one</u> vacant co-chair position</b>.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>So far we have received one self-nomination for the position of Steering Committee member, but it has not been endorsed yet.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to hearing from you.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The IRPC Steering Committee<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>From: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>"<a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a>></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Subject: Deadline extended until 9 February: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE AND CO-CHAIR ELECTIONS 2023: Call for nominations</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Date: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>2 February 2023 at 19:53:47 CET</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>To: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:irp@lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org" target="_blank">irp@lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Dear all,</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The deadline for (self) nominations has been extended for one extra week until <b>Thursday 9 February</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>We hope this will give any members who are still considering joining the Steering Committee the chance to submit their self-nominations. Members of the IRPC are welcome to nominate fellow members that they believe could give a valuable contribution to the work of the coalition.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Please note that this year we have four open positions for Steering Committee members and one open position for the role of co-chair. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>All (self) nominations need an endorsement in order to qualify for election. Currently, we have a self-nominee (Christiana Longe) for a SC member position who needs endorsement. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Please see below the updated timeline and more information on procedures, guidelines and qualifications for nominees. In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Very best wishes and looking forward to receiving your nominations in the next few days,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The IRPC Steering Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>****************************************************</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Updated Timeline:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Nominations</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>: 19 January - 09 February</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Elections</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>: 10 February - 24 February</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>For 2023-25 we have open positions for <strong><u><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>one</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> incoming co-chair </span></strong>and <strong><u><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>four</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> steering committee members</span></strong>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which includes ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and expertise) for each position.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Please note:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>(Self) nominations </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>for any of these positions are open <b>until 09 February 2023</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>All nominations <b>require a seconder and a brief statement of intent</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>The <b>voting </b>will be open <b>from 10 February 2023 – 24 February 2023</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Invite (self) nominations for Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members. Each candidate provides a short profile statement to include a short bio as pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a short statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued success and development.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Set up an election poll and hold elections – or a poll to endorse current and incoming officers if nominations are not contested - for incoming Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot nominate or second</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years with a nominal maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC member either steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term. This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on completion of the succeeding two-year term.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Qualifications:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Co-Chair</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Experience with the IGF and/or related internet governance consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the IRP Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" target="_blank">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/</a>)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Knowledge of the IRPC’s work and output since 2008 and provide insights into how they envisage taking the IRP Charter forward based on achievements to date.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Can provide a vision for how the IRP Coalition can contribute to the future of the IGF and advance the IRPC Charter work within the IGF and beyond.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all sectors and forge new ones.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Steering Committee Member</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG-related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" target="_blank">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Timeline and polling:</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Nominations for new officers open for two weeks starting 19 January (extended for one week).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>Elections will be open for two weeks starting 10 February.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'>IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none 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