Dear all, The term of the ICANN Board member who is appointed on seat 12 is due to end in May 2009. Currently Demi Getschko holds that seat. The ccNSO Council is therefore launching a nomination process to fill this seat for the next term. You can nominate and second a candidate until the 8th December 2008 at 00.00 UTC. In the event two or more candidates are nominated for seat number 12, an election will be held. The details are explained in the Call for Nominations. You can also find templates for nominating and seconding your candidate here, as well as links to archives: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/about/elections/call-for-nominations-director-to-... The Election Procedure, which outlines the different steps in the nomination and election process, is available at: http://www.ccnso.icann.org/about/elections/election-procedure-to-elect-icann... Please, let me know should you have any questions. Gabi