[IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020
Michael J. Oghia
mike.oghia at gmail.com
Fri Jan 8 14:20:44 EET 2021
Thank you so much June, and to you too Deirdre for seconding. Duly noted!
Best,
-Michael
On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 12:57 PM Deirdre Williams <williams.deirdre at gmail.com>
wrote:
> I will be very happy to second you June.
> Deirdre
>
> On Fri, 8 Jan 2021 at 07:03, June Parris <parrisjune51 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Sorry for the late intervention. If I am not too late, I would like to
>> nominate myself to stand again on the IRPC sub committee , will need a
>> seconded.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> June Parris
>>
>> On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 at 06:27, <info at irpcharter.org> wrote:
>>
>>> *IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS*
>>>
>>> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and
>>> Principles Coalition (IRPC) Elections.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Timeline*
>>>
>>> *Nominations*: 15 - 29 December 2020
>>>
>>> *Elections*: 30 December 2020 - 13 January 2021
>>>
>>>
>>> For 2021-23 we have positions for *one incoming co-chair* and *five
>>> steering committee members*.
>>>
>>> Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which
>>> includes ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and
>>> expertise) for each position.
>>>
>>> (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 29 December
>>> 2020. All (self-) nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of
>>> intent.
>>>
>>> *The voting will be open from 30 December 2020 – 13 January 2021. *
>>>
>>>
>>> *Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees: *
>>>
>>> - 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.
>>> - 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-Chairs and Steering Committee Members to be
>>> (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.
>>> - Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot
>>> nominate or second.
>>> - IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.
>>> - 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.
>>> - Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected
>>> independently.
>>> - 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/or related internet governance
>>> consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.
>>> - Can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the 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 and provide
>>> insights into how they envisage taking the IRP Charter forward based on
>>> achievements to date.
>>> - 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.
>>> - 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 themes, 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 aims 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 SC emails and meeting calls in a
>>> reasonable time.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Timeline and polling: *
>>>
>>> - Nominations for new officers will be open for two weeks starting
>>> today, 15 December
>>> - Elections will be open for two weeks starting 30 December.
>>>
>>> IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees
>>> using an anonymized online polling tool.
>>>
>>>
>>> In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
>>>
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>>
>>> -Michael J. Oghia
>>>
>>> IRPC Steering Committee Member (2020-2022) & election officer
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>>> https://lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org/mailman/listinfo/irp
>>>
>> --
>> June PARRIS
>>
>> Research Associate
>>
>>
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