On Nov 12, 2015 8:26 AM, "Amr Elsadr" <aelsadr@egyptig.org> wrote:

Hi,

These are my personal views on this, and I stand to be corrected by others:

> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:09 PM, WUKnoben <wolf-ulrich.knoben@t-online.de> wrote:
>
> Hi David,
>
> I'm not sure I understand you correctly. Amr's email from Nov 06 indicated the NCSG's agreement to Heather's selection as VC from the NCPH - at least I did understand so.
> So I'm a little confused why a formal election should now take place. There is no need for the CSG to do so, I'm sure.
>
> Please shed some light on the process.

Yes, the NCSG Policy Committee consisting of its 6 elected councillors and appointed members from each of the two NCSG constituencies has reached consensus on Heather’s selection as the NCPH's Vice Chair to the Council. In the absence of any requirement in the ICANN bylaws/GNSO Operating Procedures to hold formal elections or votes for a VC, this process should be sufficient and consistent with the PC’s role in the NCSG charter.

> On Nov 9, 2015, at 8:21 PM, David Cake <dave@DIFFERENCE.COM.AU> wrote:
>
> Personally, speaking as a councillor, I'd like there to be at least some, however abbreviated, formal election for vice-chair. Ncsg councillors aren't bound, and I wouldn't want to presume how all will vote based on discussion.

As above, I personally do not believe an election is necessary. The views of the (majority of) NCSG councillors were expressed during the NCSG Policy Committee. Enough support has been expressed for Heather’s candidacy as VC to achieve the PC’s required consensus level for an NCSG position.

> Speaking as acting co-chair etc, planning for the next meeting is already fairly advanced, and while I appreciate Greg's understanding of how busy IGF can be, I'm sure I can keep up with planning. I'd think having the changeover at the conclusion of that meeting would be a practical point. Though I'd be happy to keep Heather in the loop, so to speak.


This is a different and unrelated issue. I don’t know enough about the discussions that take place among the council leadership team to prepare for meetings to have an informed opinion on the practicality of changing the VC one week before the council meeting. It is my belief, however, that it would be best to confirm the new VC’s appointment sooner rather than later. We’re already behind the traditional schedule. If Heather and David can work to make this happen, that’d be great. If not, then keeping Heather “in the loop” is certainly necessary regardless of when she will be taking over.

In any case, I do not believe a formal election with ballots is necessary.

Thanks.

Amr
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