2011 NANOG Elections General Information

Hello NANOGers!

Per the NewNOG bylaws, we are approaching the annual NANOG election and appointment time. In addition to the series of "call for nominations" messages at the opening of each period, we provide an overview and time line ahead of the actual election process. Hopefully, this will get more of the community to become members of NANOG and to consider standing for a role in one of the Committees that helps makes NANOG what it is. Also, a reminder, only NANOG members will  be eligible to vote and service in the 2011 election process. Click here to become a member today!

Please send nominations to nominations@nanog.org. If you are nominating another person, please provide that person's name and email address. If you are nominating yourself, please provide a Statement of Intent and a Biography, each with a suggested limit of 150 words. For samples, please see the 2010 candidate lists.

NANOG Board of Directors

The NANOG Board of Directors  is an active and engaged component of NANOG. The Board of Directors is responsible for and works closely with the Committee Chairs to promote, support, and improve NANOG. The Board is responsible for the selection of the Program Committee, the Communications Committee, and the Finance Committee. The Board is responsible to the membners ensuring that the NANOG organization  remains, open, relevant, uselful, and financially sound.

Elections for the Board will be held in October 2011. In addition to the usual three expiring terms, a fourth member will be elected this year to a one-year term to fill a vacancy. 

Per the bylaws, Board members must be members of NANOG and attend at least two of three NANOG meetings per year while in office. Each candidate must declare any and all affiliation(s) relevant to NANOG, which will include his or her main employer, as well as any other major relationships (for instance, if a candidate's primary employer is a nonprofit entity which is sponsored by a vendor, the candidate would declare both the nonprofit and the vendor as affiliations).

Confirmed candidates will also be asked to complete a questionnaire about their qualifications, and to submit a statement of candidacy to be presented at the members meeting during NANOG 53.

A good candidate will have experience with Internet engineering, operations, and governance organizations as well as the principles and practices which guide them. Consensus organizing, leadership, outreach and communication skills are prized, and a willingness to be engaged in the governance process is required.

NANOG Program Committee

The Program Committee is a group of sixteen individuals from the NANOG community who together are responsible for the solicitation and selection of material for NANOG meeting programs.

The Board of Directors will select a new Program Committee afer the election in October. Eight positions are to be filled.

Per the NewNOG bylaws, eligible candidates each will serve a two-year term, with eight terms ending each year. No Program Committee member will serve more than two consecutive full terms, although additional terms may be served after a one-year interval.  To be eligible to be appointed as a member of the Program Committee, an individual must have attended one NANOG conference within the prior calendar year (12 months) and be a member in good standing.

One member of the Board of Directors will serve ex officio (without a vote) on the Program Committee, in order to facilitate communication between the two groups. Broad technical knowledge of Internet operations and familiarity with NANOG meetings are useful attributes. Having constructive opinions and ideas about how NANOG meetings might be improved is of high value. A willingness to recruit presentations for each meeting is required.

NANOG Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will consist of at least three members selected by the Board of Directors. Members of the Communications Committee may not serve concurrently on the Board of Directors. The chairperson of the Communications Committee will serve ex officio in a non-voting role on the Board of Directors, in order to facilitate communication between the two groups.

One of the primary functions of Communications Committee is the maintenance of a community mailing list (the NANOG operators list). The Communications Committee will be responsible for the administration and minimal moderation of the list.

The Board of Directors will select the Communications Committee after the election in October. Two positions are to be filled.

The main NANOG mailing list serves an important role in the community by providing a day-to-day forum for network operators. Participating as a member of the Communications Committee gives you the opportunity to make a noticeable contribution.

NANOG Development Committee

The Membership and Development Committee will consist of at least three members selected by the Board of Directors.   Members of the Membership and Development Committee may not serve concurrently on the Board of Directors. The chairperson of the Membership and Development Committee will serve ex officio in a non-voting role on the Board of Directors, in order to facilitate communication between the two groups.  __ Positions are to be filled.

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will be responsible, along with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, for NANOG's budgeting and financial planning.

The Budget and Finance Committee will consist of at least three members selected by the Board of Directors. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee may not serve concurrently on the Board of Directors. The chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee will serve ex officio in a non-voting role on the Board of Directors, in order to facilitate communication between the two groups.

Budget and Finance Committee members will serve a two-year term, with terms staggered such that as close to half as possible of the terms expire each year. No member will serve more than two consecutive terms, although additional terms may be served after a one-year interval.  __ Positions are to be filled.

Event Logistics Committee Membership and Selection

The Event Logistics Committee will consist of at least three members selected by the Board of Directors. Members of the Event Logistics Committee may not serve concurrently on the Board of Directors. The chairperson of the Event Logistics Committee will serve ex officio in a non-voting role on the Board of Directors, in order to facilitate communication between the two groups. __ Position are to be filled.

Why?

If you care about NANOG as a set of fora and think you would like to take a turn at volunteering your time to help make it better, and you are not a member, please consider jointing and either volunteering yourself or nominating someone else.

Also, as NANOG continues to evolve, these committees will continue to play an increasingly important role in our success. By joining now, you can be an integral part of the process.

For more information about the role of any committee, or to find out more about what's involved in being a committee member, please do consult the current NANOG Bylaws or contact someone who is already serving and ask them directly.

Best regards,

Steve Feldman
on behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors