Dear all,

Based on the election timeline below, the Nomination period opens tomorrow, April 25, 2017.

The following positions are currently open for election:

· Chair

· Vice Chair

· Secretariat

· Policy Committee Chair

· Membership Committee Chair

· Communications Committee Chair

Roles & Responsibilities can be found here, starting at 3.0.

Sections 3.0 – 4.0, can also be found in the attached for ease of reference.

NPOC is at a turning point and building momentum; everyone is encouraged to participate. Please nominate yourself or someone else for these positions. The more competition there is, the better positioned we are in getting a strong team.

If you haven’t already done so, please send an email to Maryam.bakoshi@icann.org to receive a ballot to enable you cast your vote. This validation process closes today at 2359 UTC. Let your voice be heard, your vote counts!

Please see the timeline below.

UPDATED NPOC Election Timeline

Date	Process	Deadline
April 10 -24	To be eligible to receive a ballot to vote, please send an email to maryam.bakoshi@icann.org, confirming Name: Organisation: Email Address:	April 24, 2017; 23:59 UTC
April 25	Nominations process opens You can self nominate or nominate someone starting on April 26th, 2017, through to May 26th, 2017. Candidates must respond to the NPOC discuss mailing list with the following: Name: Affiliation: Position applied for: Why you are running for the position?: Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?: How many Hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: Are you involved in any working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state:	May 26; 23:59 UTC
April 26	NPOC Excom accepts nominations	May 29
May 30	Voting begins	June 29
June 30	Election results announced

Many thanks,

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Maryam Bakoshi

Secretariat Support – NCSG/NCUC/NPOC

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

S: maryam.bakoshi.icann

T: +44 7737698036