The Internet Governance Caucus (IGC), 2008 Nominating Committee is issuing a call for nominations for choosing Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) recommendations for the IGF Multi-Stake Holder Advisory Group (MAG). ----- DEADLINE for submissions is: April 13th - 23:59 Geneva Time Where to send nominations - nomcom08@lists.privaterra.org ------ Please submit nominations – including self-nominations – for choosing Internet Governance Caucus (IGC) recommendations for the IGF Multi-Stake Holder Advisory Group (MAG). The recommended persons may or may not be IGC members. However, they should have a civil society identity, and broadly be in alignment with positions given in our charter, and as adopted by the caucus at different times. 1. In nominating someone else please obtain the person’s consent to be on the MAG if selected, and to seek IGC’s endorsement for her candidature. 2. Each nomination should come with a brief bio. It should mention with some clarity the activities and/ or positions taken by the person in the IG and information society arena. 3. Please also include a brief write up of why the nominated person will be a good Civil Society (CS)/ IGC representative on the MAG. 4. Those who are already on the MAG may also briefly mention about how they carried out their responsibilities in the last two terms, in advocating and pushing the wider CS positions, and IGC’s positions. Their level and manner of engagement with the IGC, and the wider CS constituencies, may also be mentioned. Nominations should also include an assurance that if selected for the MAG one will keep up a strong engagement with CS constituencies, including and especially the IGC. One will both keep CS constituencies and the IGC informed about the MAG proceedings and related matters, as well as present/ push their positions in the MAG. Anyone can nominate, including members of the nomcom. Self nominations are invited At a minimum, all nominations and self nominations should consist of the following: 1. Name 2. Name of nominator (or self) 3. Nationality 4. Country of Residence 5. Gender 6. Short Bio relevant to IG 7. What specific skills or experiences do you have that make you a good candidate for the MAG Send nominations to the following email address - nomcom08@lists.privaterra.org IMPORTANT DATES ---------------------------- Nomcom starts, and nomination for MAG opens- April 6th, 2008 Nomination close - April 13th, 2008 Nomcom confers between 13th and 16th, 2008 Nomcom announces names of IGC nominees for MAG - April 17th, 2008 Please note that DEADLINE for submissions is: April 13th - 23:59 Geneva Time