https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+2017+Elections A quick update The nomination period closes on May 12th and we have to date two positions that will have more than one person nominated and accepted. This is after our May 8th monthly meeting. Timetable 12 May 2017 Nominations Close. 13 May 2017 NARALO Call– for positions where all nominees have either accepted or rejected the nomination (if required), the NARALO Chair will attempt to seek consensus on who to select. This can either be a separate call or the Normal NARALO meeting 15 May 2017 Deadline for Nomination Acceptance. Self-nominations need not be accepted. 22 May - 26 May 2017 For any position(s) where consensus was not reached during a NARALO meeting, an electronic poll of NARALO ALSes and unaffiliated members will be conducted. *Note: The vote procedure will be conducted based on relevant sections outlined in the NARALO Operating Principle. In an event of a tie for the NARALO ALAC Member (2017 AGM - 2018 AGM) selection, Section 19 of the NARALO Operating Principle <https://community.icann.org/x/ThvRAg> will be applied* We have in the past. when we have multiple people nominated we have a* Meet the Candidate *call and each candidate has an opportunity to explain their motives for standing for office. We will wait till the nomination period is finished to determine the number of persons and positions before schedule a purpose call. Thanks Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn@gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 .