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Dear All, On 27 Aug 2009, at 11:36 PM, At Large Staff wrote:
The nomination period for AFRALO delegates to the NomCom is now closed. Nominees have until 01/09/09 to accept or decline their nominations. AFRALO needs to transmit all accepted nominations, with a recommendation of a preferred candidate if AFRALO wishes to provide one, on or before 01/09/09.
I've considered Khaleds nomination carefully and I believe that I understand the benefits of having someone on NOMcom that has some experience with it. Unfortunately I do not have the availability of the time it takes to perform this role seriously, so I gracefully decline the nomination. I do hope to have an opportunity such as this in the future, I enjoy contributing to ICANN and I hope that you understand that this decision is really because I need to put a focus on ISOC-ZA for the coming year or two. We hope to host an INET here next year to which you are all invited and there are other areas of ISOC-ZA that need attention. It appears that Yaovi has strong support for this role, I also support his candidacy. Hawa, congratulations on your new appointment, I think that it is well deserved. I wish you great successes both personally as well as for your organisation. Sincerely, Alan