[IRPCoalition] IRPC Steering Committee Elections 2026: Call for (self) nominations is now open!

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Dear all,

This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and Principles Coalition (IRPC) elections.


IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS

Timeline:
Nominations: 06 May - 20 May 2026
Elections: 21 May - 04 June 2026


For 2026-28 we have open positions for two 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 the positions.


Please note:
(Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 20 May 2026.
All nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of intent. 
The statement of intent must include a clear and concise vision of your role and responsibilities in the Coalition’s Steering Committee and how your proposal aligns with the overall aims and objectives of the IRPC
(see:https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about <https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/>) 
The voting will be open from 21 May – 04 June 2026.

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.

Qualifications:

Steering Committee Members
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.

Timeline and polling:
Nominations for new officers will be open for two weeks starting today, 06 May.
Elections will be open for two weeks starting 21 May.
IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.

In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.


Best wishes,
Minda Moreira - IRPC SC Election Officer 2026
On behalf of the IRPC SC
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