On behalf of Canadian Internet Registry Authority (CIRA) Nomination Committee, I wish to inform Canadians on this list that the deadline to submit a nomination to be considered by CIRA's nomcom is the day after tomorrow (May 29th). Given the activity of some of the Canadians on this list, I would hope that one or more of you consider being considered by CIRA's nomcom. CIRA's board, and Canadian internet users would be well served with your passion and energy. Please - do forward this to .ca domain registrants who you think might find this of interest.. Further details are below. Regards Robert Guerra (rguerra@privaterra.ca) Member, CIRA Nomcom 2008-09 https://elections.cira.ca/2008/en/nom_committee.html --- May 1, 2008 CIRA Board of Directors Election - Call for Nominations Participate in Managing Canada’s Internet Presence https://elections.cira.ca/2008/en/nom_com_nominees.html http://cira.ca/en/media-room/news/elections/nom_committee.html Ottawa, May 1, 2008 - Today the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) announced the start of its 2008 Board of Directors Election with a call for nominations for Director candidates. CIRA is the 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. CIRA is seeking Director candidates in preparation for its eighth Board of Directors Election this September. Call for Nominations CIRA seeks dynamic individuals with an interest in managing the future of Canada's Internet presence to join its Board of Directors. CIRA’s Nomination Committee is accepting public nominations for the Final Nomination Committee Slate from noon (12:00h) EDT on May 1, 2008 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) EDT on May 29, 2008. CIRA Board of Directors Election Nomination Process The 2008 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 applications and nominations) and candidates from the Final Members’ Slate (nominated and supported by CIRA Members). Member Nominations will be conducted in a separate process commencing July 22, 2008. CIRA has selected a Nomination Committee responsible for considering Nomination Committee Candidates for the Final Nomination Committee Slate. A final list of Nomination Committee candidates will be posted on CIRA’s website on or before July 15, 2008. CIRA Board of Directors Election CIRA Members will elect a total of four Directors during the 2008 CIRA Board of Directors Election: three Directors from the Final Nomination Committee Slate and one Director from the Final Members’ Slate. All Director seats hold a three-year term. CIRA Members can cast their Board of Directors Election votes from 6:00 pm (18:00h) EDT on September 18, 2008 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) EDT on September 25, 2008 through the CIRA Election website. Who is Eligible to Become a CIRA Director? Anyone can nominate themselves or an individual to be considered by the Nomination Committee. To be considered by the Nomination Committee, nominees must meet the following requirements on or before September 18, 2008: * Be at least 18 years old * Have the power to contract in Canada * Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) * Resided in Canada for more than 183 days within the previous 365 days Nominees must also submit an online Nominee Application Form that includes: * Contact information * A statement of qualification and experience and how this will benefit CIRA as an elected Director * Answers to mandatory questions * A statement that the nominee meets the minimum qualifications to act as a CIRA Board Director * Consent to the 2008 CIRA Policy on Nominations and Elections, CIRA Election Rules and CIRA’s Code of Conduct and Policy on Conflicts of Interest. CIRA’s Nomination Committee is accepting nominations for the 2008 CIRA Board of Directors Election from noon (12:00h) EDT on May 1, 2008 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) EDT on May 29, 2008. To submit a nomination please visit https://elections.cira.ca and complete the online Nomination Form. For complete eligibility and application requirements, consult the 2008 CIRA Election Rules or contact the CIRA Election Nomination Committee at nominations2008@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. For more information, contact: Melisa Durak-Buljubasic PR & Communications Specialist 613-237-5335 or 877-860-1411, ext. 294 melisa.db@cira.ca