[IRPCoalition] IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE Nominations extended

Mon Jan 22 14:52:16 EET 2018

Hello All. I will be available to the extent of contributing to the ongoing work of translating or disseminating the IRPC Charter around the world. English to French or French to English

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RIGOBERT KENMOGNEJournalistCameroon-Yaoundé 
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    On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 13:00:04 UTC + 1, IRPCoalition <info at irpcharter.org> wrote:  

   Dear All 

 There is still time to be (nominated) for the IRPC Steering Committee, and for the incoming co-Chair of the Coalition. 

 The appointment has been extended to the end of this week, If you know of someone, or would like to step forward yourself.

 We welcome IRPC Coalition members who would like to contribute to the ongoing work of translating and disseminating the IRPC Charter around the world, those who would like to be part of the new Charter Resource Guide rights and principles for internet policy-making. We also welcome people who have participated in the IGF meetings, EuroDIG and other regional meetings. 

 Updates on all activities and outputs at http://internetrightsandprinciples.org/site/

 Some people have expressed interest and concern about the time commitment. Being on the SC requires some bandwidth for email communications, and periodic meetings in the lead-up to key events on the internet governance calendar; As outline below, enthusiasm, ideas, and desire to contribute to this work are the main criteria.

 IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS   Revised Timeline:  Appointments 9-28 January, 2018.    Elections 28 January-4 February, 2018.

  This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and Principles Coalition Elections.    For 2018-20 we have positions for (1) the incoming co-chair (2018-2020) and 2) steering committee members (2018-2020).    Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which will include ideal criteria for roles and responsibilities.    (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open. All (self-) appointments require a second and a brief statement of intent.     Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:  · Invite (self) nominations for both Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member. Each candidate provides a short list of members who are interested in their role in the Coalition, as well as a short statement of how they will work towards the Coalition's continued success and development.  · Set up a survey monkey and hold elections - or a poll to endorse current and incoming officers if nominations not contested - for incoming Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member / s.   · Both Co-Chair and Steering Committee Members to be (self) -nominated, a seconder is required. · IRPC Co-Chair is a rotating 2-year, staggered basis. The outgoing Co-Chair remains on the Steering Committee for two years.    · Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for a maximum of two years (4 years). After two terms, an SC member has been working on a new two-year term. This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on completion of the succeeding two year term.   · Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are independently elected.  The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical balance.     Qualifications:    Co-Chair -    Experience with the IGF and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.  · See IRP Coalition's Aims (see:  http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr ) · Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum Knowledge of the IRPC 's work and output since 2008.  · Can provide a vision for the IRP Coalition can contribute to the future of the IGF and advance the IRPC Charter work within the IGF and beyond.  · Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all sectors and forge new ones.    Steering Committee Member -  · Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.  · Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG related topics, human rights and IG Principles in particular.  · Adherence to the Coalition's Aims (see:  http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr ) · Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum. · Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet · Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member Able and willing to respond to a reasonable time.    Timeline and polling:  · Appointments for new officers will be open for two weeks starting January 9-19. · Elections will be open for two weeks starting January 20-31.   IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.  
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