This proposal introduces changes to the PDP Chair election procedure.

This proposal introduces changes to the PDP Cchair election procedure.

On several occasions, we have seen cases of malicious interference in LACNIC's election processes, and the normal functioning of the Policy List has been interrupted. This is not acceptable, even less so when they involve processes outside the PDP.

Combined with a detailed review of the current procedures, these actions and have uncovered errors which can lead to the discrimination of certain candidates in favor of others and do not prevent potential fraud.

This proposal seeks to correct this situation, incorporating the process as a more explicit part of the PDP.

On several occasions, we have seen cases of malicious interference in LACNIC's election processes, and the normal functioning of the Policy List has been interrupted. This is not acceptable, even less so when they involve processes outside the PDP.

Combined with a detailed review of the current procedures, these actions and have uncovered errors which can lead to the discrimination of certain candidates in favor of others and do not prevent potential fraud.

This proposal seeks to correct this situation, incorporating the process as a more explicit part of the PDP.

3.2.2. About the PDP Chairs
o PDP Chairs may not be part of the LACNIC staff.
o These positions will be honorary.
o PDP Chairs must be members of LACNIC or supported by a member of LACNIC.
o PDP Chairs will each serve a two-year term, with one position up for renewal each year. Unlimited reelection is allowed.

3.2.3. About the election of the PDP Chairs
o Calls for nominations will be announced through the Public Policy List.
o Anyone subscribed to the Public Policy List may participate.
o The election will be conducted immediately before the Public Policy Forum.
o Voting will be conducted electronically, implementing mechanisms to ensure that each subscriber to the list can cast only one vote.
o The winner of the electronic voting process must be ratified at the Public Policy Forum. The acting chairs will ask those in attendance whether they have any objections to the electronic voting process. If any objections are raised, the chairs will evaluate whether such objections are significant. If no objections are raised, or if the chairs consider that any such objections are not significant, they will proceed to ratify the winning candidate. Any chair who ran in the election must abstain from participating as chair during the ratification process.
o Elected chairs will begin their term immediately after the closing of the Public Policy Forum during which they were ratified.
o If a winner is not ratified, the LACNIC Board will appoint a chair to fill the vacant position until the following Public Policy Forum. The person thus appointed will only fill the position until the next time an election can be held and a is winner ratified.

3.2.2. About the PDP Chairs

o PDP Cchairs may not be part of the LACNIC staff.
o These positions will bare honorary.
o PDP Cchairs must be members of LACNIC or supported by a member of LACNIC.
o PDP Cchairs will each serve a two-year term, with one position up for renewal each year. Unlimited reelection is allowed.

3.2.3. About the eElection of the PDP Chairs

o Calls for nominations will be announced through the Ppublic Policy List.
o Anyone subscribed to the Public Policy List may participate.
o The election will be conducted immediately before the Public Policy Forum.
o Voting will be conducted electronically, implementing mechanisms to ensure that each subscriber to the list can cast only one vote.
o The winner of the electronic voting process must be ratified at the Public Policy Forum. The acting chairs will ask those in attendance whether they have any objections to the electronic voting process. If any objections are raised, the chairs will evaluate whether such objections are significant. If no objections are raised, or if the chairs consider that any sucthe objections are not significant, they will proceed to ratify the winning candidate. Any chair who ran in the election must abstain from participating as chair during the ratification process.
o Elected chairs will begin their term immediately after the closing of the Public Policy Forum during which they were ratified.
o If a winner is not ratified, the LACNIC Board will appoint a chair to fill the vacant position until the followingext Public Policy Forum. The person thus appointed will only fill the position until the next time an election can be held and a is winner is ratified.

3.2.2. About the PDP Chairs
3.2.2.1. PDP Chairs may not be part of the LACNIC staff.
3.2.2.2. The position is not compatible with other roles that are directly involved in the flow of the policy development process (e.g., the Electoral Commission or the Board of Directors). If this situation were to occur, the candidate's nomination must specify how they will solve this situation should they be elected, in which case they will automatically cease in (or not take possession of, as the case may be) the incompatible positions, as specified in their nomination.
3.2.2.3. Their work is voluntary and unpaid.
3.2.2.4. To run for the position, a candidate must be the membership contact of a LACNIC member organization or nominated by the membership contact of a LACNIC member organization.
3.2.2.5. PDP Chairs will each serve a two-year term, with one position up for renewal each year. PDP Chairs may only be re-elected once but are eligible to run again after a period of at least one year.
3.2.2.6. Candidates must have been part of the Public Policy List for at least six months prior the start of the election process.
3.2.2.7. In addition to their biographical information, candidate nominations must include specific information that will allow assessing their contribution, participation and experience with the PDP.

3.2.3. About the election of the PDP Chairs
3.2.3.1. Calls for nominations will be announced through the Public Policy mailing list.
3.2.3.2. Voting will be conducted electronically, using mechanisms to ensure, to the extent possible, that each voter can cast only one vote.
3.2.3.3. The voters’ registry will be comprised of those persons who subscribed to the Public Policy List at least six months prior to the start of the election process.
3.2.3.4. With the exception of announcements by LACNIC, using the list for electoral purposes is forbidden. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the disqualification of the candidates.
3.2.3.5. If at any time during the process it is determined that there are sufficient indications of fraud, the candidate or candidates in question may be disqualified, and the election process may be invalidated and a new one requested.
3.2.3.6. Elected chairs will begin their term immediately after the closing of the following Public Policy Forum.
3.2.3.7. If it is not possible to ratify any of the candidates, the LACNIC Board will appoint a chair to fill the vacant position until the following Public Policy Forum. The person thus appointed will only fill the position until the next time an election can be held and a is winner ratified. This same mechanism will apply, if necessary, in case either of the chairs resigns before the end of their term or for any reason fails to meet their responsibilities.
3.2.3.8. The LACNIC Board is the highest instance of appeal in matters relating to the election process.
3.2.3.9. The Board of Directors may delegate its functions related to the election process to an Electoral Commission or its equivalent.

3.2.2. About the PDP Chairs

3.2.2.1. PDP Chairs Memay not be parts of the LACNIC staff may not be elected to serve as PDP chair.

3.2.2.2. The position is not compatible with other roles that are directly involved in the flow of the policy development process (e.g., the Electoral Commission or the Board of Directors). If this situation were to occur, the candidate's nomination must specify how they will solve this situation should they be elected, in which case they will automatically cease in (or not take possession of, as the case may be) the incompatible positions, as specified in their nomination.

3.2.2.3. Their work is voluntary and unpaid.

3.2.2.4. To run for the position, a candidate must be the membership contact of a LACNIC member organization or nominated by the membership contact of a LACNIC member organization.

3.2.2.5. PDP Cchairs will each serve a two-year term, with one position alternately up for renewal each year. PDP ChaUnlirs may only bited re-elected ionce butis are eligible to run again aftwer a period of at least one year.

3.2.2.6. Candidates must have been part of the Public Policy List for at least six months prior the start of the election process.

3.2.2.7. In addition to their biographical information, candidate nominations must include specific information that will allow assessing their contribution, participation and experience withn the PDP.

3.2.3. About the eElection of the PDP Chairs

3.2.3.1. Calls for nominations will be announced through the Ppublic Policy mailing lList.

3.2.3.2. Voting will be conducted electronically, using mechanisms to ensure, to the extent possible, that each voter can cast only one vote.

3.2.3.3. The voters’ registry will be comprised of those persons who subscribed to the Ppublic Policy List at least six months prior to the start of the election process.

3.2.3.4. With the exception of announcements by LACNIC, using the list for electoral purmposesaigning is forbidden. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the disqualification of the candidates.

3.2.3.5. If at any time during the process it is determined that there are sufficient indications of fraud, the candidate or candidates in question may be disqualified, and the election process may even be invalidated and a new one requested.

3.2.3.6. Elected chairs will begin their term immediately after the closing of the following Public Policy Forum.

3.2.3.7. If it is not possible to ratify any of the candidates, the LACNIC Board will appoint a chair to fill the vacant position until the following Public Policy Forum. The person thus appointed will only fill the position until the next time an election can be held and a is winner is ratified. This same mechanism will apply, if necessary, in case either of the chairs resigns before the end of their term or for any reason fails to meet their responsibilities.

3.2.3.8. The LACNIC Board is the highest instance of appeal in matters relating to the election process.

3.2.3.9. The Board of Directors may delegate its functions related to the election process to an Electoral Commission or its equivalent.

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