<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hi everyone, <div><br></div><div>Richard is a great professional and he will be a great add-on to the SC. <div><br></div><div>I, hereby, second his self-nomination.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards,<br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Raymond Mamattah<br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah-02637610/" target="_blank"><img alt="linkedin" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zJBMfzJBi21uhWntdn5WK2I6PXdyzL-FgLoLpjBwUOs60qPRAC8YqkCSCy5x6kFF6F288uuB8" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah" target="_blank"><img alt="facebook" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wlqS6znbMR590sPSQriMRrL8bdIAAMVMkUm7EBllRK6F9tpTzFCkmjeagracYKJDMsnNGHt0o" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RMamattah" target="_blank"><img alt="twitter" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4w2hCVBiDNU1zyYMtabeF6VmXZMChuY2cbRWB_6u2avipVsmx1mc2Ffp890Z4NYdXbVtOs2PIA"></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana,sans-serif"> </span></div><div>Accra, Ghana <br></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 6:13 PM <<a href="mailto:richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org">richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg1254843601132518516"><div lang="EN-GB" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_1254843601132518516WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">Hello,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">I am a technology enthusiast, passionate about driving digital growth and the future of work.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">Best Regards<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)">Richard Kafui Amanfu<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Raleway;color:rgb(68,84,106)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><div><div style="border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0cm 0cm"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> <a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a> <<a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:30 PM<br><b>To:</b> Richard Amanfu <<a href="mailto:richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org" target="_blank">richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org</a>><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<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Richard,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you so much for your interest in joining the IRPC Steering Committee.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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).<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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:<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-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.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-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.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot nominate or second.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-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.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Steering Committee Member<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG-related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about" target="_blank">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>)<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"> </span>• Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please note:</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-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.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">• All nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of intent.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_1254843601132518516apple-tab-span"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">• The voting will be open from 10 February 2023 – 24 February 2023.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I hope this helps!<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Very best wishes,<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Minda<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">On 7 Feb 2023, at 12:50, Richard Amanfu <<a href="mailto:richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org" target="_blank">richard.amanfu@ghanasig.org</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">I nominate myself as an SC-Member.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Ready to learn and impart. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Best Regards <u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal">Richard Kafui Amanfu <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, 7 Feb 2023, 09:23 <a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a> <<a href="mailto:info@irpcharter.org" target="_blank">info@irpcharter.org</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:1pt solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm"><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dear all,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The call for nominations ends in <b><u>two</u></b><u> <b>days</b></u>!<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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>.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to hearing from you.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Best wishes,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The IRPC Steering Committee<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">Begin forwarded message:<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></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><u></u><u></u></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><u></u><u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">Dear all,</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">The IRPC Steering Committee</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">****************************************************</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Updated Timeline:</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Nominations</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">: 19 January - 09 February</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Elections</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">: 10 February - 24 February</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Please note:</span></b><u></u><u></u></p></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">(Self) nominations </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">for any of these positions are open <b>until 09 February 2023</b>.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">All nominations <b>require a seconder and a brief statement of intent</b>.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul></div><div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">The <b>voting </b>will be open <b>from 10 February 2023 – 24 February 2023</b>.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Qualifications:</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Co-Chair</span></u></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Experience with the IGF and/or related internet governance consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;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><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all sectors and forge new ones.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Steering Committee Member</span></u></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG-related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" target="_blank">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>)</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Timeline and polling:</span></u></strong><u></u><u></u></p></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Nominations for new officers open for two weeks starting 19 January (extended for one week).</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0cm">Elections will be open for two weeks starting 10 February.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;border:1pt none 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