To: Vanda Scartezini , Chair of Reconsideration Committee of the ICANN Board From: Bruce Tonkin, Chair of GNSO Council CC: John Jeffrey, ICANN Secretary Dear Vanda, The nomination period for the GNSO election for ICANN Board seat #14 has now closed. The GNSO Secretariat has posted the list of nominations to the Council list, available at: http://www.gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg02460.html One of the candidates, Marilyn Cade, has informed the GNSO Council (see http://www.gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg02428.html) that she has: (1) sought advice regarding her ability to stand as a candidate from the General Counsel, (2) sought a review of this advice from the ICANN Ombudsman, (3) and is now seeking a ruling from the reconsideration committee. The GNSO Council is planning to vote on the nominated candidates by the end of May, and it would be very helpful if the Reconsideration Committee could consider Marilyn Cade's request promptly to determine if Marilyn Cade is eligible to stand for election. Regards, Bruce Tonkin