Thought this might be of interest to the .CA domain holders in the NA region. if you know of individuals who might be interested in running on the elections - please, do forward the message to them :) regards Robert -- CIRA Board of Directors Election Nomination Process The 2007 CIRA Board of Directors Election features a split ballot comprised of candidates from the Final Nomination Committee Slate (chosen by the Nomination Committee from public nominations) and candidates from the Final Members’ Slate (nominated and supported by Members.) Member Nominations will be conducted in a separate process commencing July 9, 2007. CIRA has selected a Nomination Committee responsible for choosing Nomination Committee Candidates for the Final Nomination Committee Slate. A final list of candidates will be posted on CIRA’s website on July 5, 2007. CIRA Board of Directors Election CIRA Members will elect three Directors from the Final Nomination Committee Slate and one Director from the Final Members Slate. CIRA Members can cast their 2007 CIRA Board of Directors Election votes from 6pm (18:00h) Ottawa time on September 6, 2007 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) Ottawa time on September 13, 2007 through the CIRA Election website. CIRA Members attending the CIRA Annual General Meeting on September 6, 2007 at Le Royal Méridien King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario can cast their ballots in person from 6pm (18:00h) to 7pm (19:00h) Ottawa time. Additional information on the 2007 CIRA Board of Directors Election is available at https://elections.cira.ca. CIRA is accepting your Director nominations for eligible individuals from noon (12:00h) Ottawa time on April 23, 2007 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) Ottawa time on May 21, 2007 The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) invites you to submit your nominations for the 2007 CIRA Board of Directors Election. Submit your nomination at: https://elections.cira.ca About CIRA The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the not-for- profit, member-driven organization responsible for the management of Canada's dot-ca domain namespace, the policies that support Canada's Internet community, and Canadian involvement in international Internet governance.