[IRPCoalition] 2 Days! Deadline extended until 9 February: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE AND CO-CHAIR ELECTIONS 2023: Call for nominations

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Dear all,

The call for nominations ends in two days!

We have four open Steering Committee member positions and one vacant co-chair position.

So far we have received one self-nomination for the position of Steering Committee member, but it has not been endorsed yet.


We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
The IRPC Steering Committee



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> From: "info at irpcharter.org" <info at irpcharter.org>
> Subject: Deadline extended until 9 February: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE AND CO-CHAIR ELECTIONS 2023: Call for nominations
> Date: 2 February 2023 at 19:53:47 CET
> To: irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org
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> Dear all,
> 
> The deadline for (self) nominations has been extended for one extra week until Thursday 9 February.
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> 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.
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> Please note that this year we have four open positions for Steering Committee members and one open position for the role of co-chair. 
> 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. 
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> 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.
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> Very best wishes and looking forward to receiving your nominations in the next few days,
> 
> The IRPC Steering Committee
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> IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS
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> Updated Timeline:
> Nominations: 19 January - 09 February
> Elections: 10 February - 24 February
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> For 2023-25 we have open positions for one incoming co-chair and four 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.
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> Please note:
> (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 09 February 2023.
> All nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of intent.
> The voting will be open from 10 February 2023 – 24 February 2023.
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> 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 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.
> Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are 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.
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> 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:https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/ <https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/>)
> 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.
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> 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:https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about <https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/>)
> 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.
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> Timeline and polling:
> Nominations for new officers open for two weeks starting 19 January (extended for one week).
> Elections will be open for two weeks starting 10 February.
> IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.
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