Hi Mike, I saw that Chuck had been nominated but not seconded, and yesterday's deadline for council-wide nominations was fast approaching. At this stage, I feel that there should be thoughtful and thorough discussion of all candidates who have wanted to put their name forward and run for Chair. I think this is why we have a 2-stage election: we now have a week to assess and choose from the pool of candidates whom we think is the best one. Apologies if you were confused by that. Stéphane Le 14/10/09 23:51, « Mike Rodenbaugh » <icann@rodenbaugh.com> a écrit :

I am a little confused. Chuck has seconded Stephane... and Stephane has seconded Chuck?! So they must cancel each other out, and Olga wins?

Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com

-----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:43 PM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: [council] Chair nomination - Chuck Gomes accepts

Dear Councillors,

Jordi Iparraguirre, a gTLD Registries Stakeholder Group Council member, has duly nominated Chuck Gomes for the position of Council chair.

http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg07615.html

Stéphane van Gelder, a Registrar Stakeholder Group Council member, has duly seconded the nomination.

http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/archives/council/msg07620.html

Chuck Gomes has accepted the nomination and has submitted a candidacy statement in writing to the Council that is also posted on page: http://gnso.icann.org/elections/index.html

where the three other candidates statements are posted.

Thank you,

Kind regards. Glen

Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org