[Rigf_announce] APrIGF Election 2016 - Nominations Open (Period: 11 Jul - 29 Jul)

[APrIGF Secretariat]

Dear APrIGF Community,

The nomination period for the position Vice Chair (2016-2018) of Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) of APrIGF is now open from 11 July, Monday to 29 July, Friday, 23:59 UTC.

Eligibility of Candidates
Candidates for leadership (Chair or Vice-Chairs) in any election year are open to every MSG member as well as non- MSG members. However, it is desirable that all candidates possess the following qualification.

(1)  Must work and reside in the Asia-Pacific region.

(2)  Represent one of the listed stakeholders in section 4.0 but not limited to the list.

(3)  Volunteers who have been active in the APrIGF activities and the Internet Governance space.

(4)  MSG members with leadership potential and demonstrated long term commitment to the MSG’s goals

(5)  In the event of conflict of interest, MSG must declare his/her status at the earliest to the MSG Chair and the Committee as an act of good faith.

Term of office
(1) All leadership position will not exceed two consecutive terms (or four years duration).
(2) Returning leaders may choose to run for election again after one cycle (or two years) has elapsed since the last date of tenure (most recent ending term date) confirmed by the Secretariat.

Nomination Method:
Nominations of candidates can be made by submitting the names, organisation, stakeholder group, a short bio and the email address of the nominee to election at aprigf.asia <mailto:msg at aprigf.asia> before the nomination period closes. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Nominees will be informed by the Election Committee and invited to accept their candidacies. Candidates’ information will be published on APrIGF website together with an online Q&A platform after the nomination period closes. Candidates are also invited to join the MSG meeting on 3 Aug 2016 for an interactive Q&A session with voting members.

Please visit http://aprigf.asia/elections/2016/ for the details of election timeline.

More information about the Operating Principles and Election Procedure of APrIGF MSG, please visit http://aprigf.asia/msg.html <http://aprigf.asia/msg.html>.

Thank you very much. 

Best Regards,
Secretariat of APrIGF
On behalf of Election Committee 2016


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