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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The polls for the 2024 Chapters AC Steering Committee elections closed on 05 November. There were 9 positions to fill, one for each region and 3 non geographical positions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The first person of each region with the most votes is identified as the 'regional representative'. The 'non-geographical representatives' are the 3 delegates with the most votes following the regional attribution. This is to ensure diversity
on the Steering Committee. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is therefore my pleasure to announce the elected Chapters AC Steering Committee 2024 representatives:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative North America - Gregory Shatan (US New York Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative Europe - Katarina Gevorgyan (Armenia Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative LAC - Elaine Ford (Peru Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative Africa - Adebunmi Akinbo (Nigeria Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative APAC - Cheryl Langdon-Orr (Australia Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Regional representative Middle East - Jacques Bakaev (Lebanon Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Non-geographical representative - Flávio Wagner (Brazil Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Non-geographical representative - Hank Nussbacher (Israel Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Non-geographical representative - Heba Sayed (Egypt Chapter)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Congratulations to the incoming Steering Committee!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the same time, I’d like to thank the outgoing Steering Committee members who volunteered their time and energy over the last year to lead the work of the Chapters Advisory Council on behalf of all the Chapters!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I also want to use this opportunity to thank Agang K. Ditlhogo who, as Nominations and Elections Chair, ensured a smooth election process.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In terms of the next steps: A challenge period is now open until 16 November. If there is no challenge to the results, these will be official as of 17 November.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all very much for your commitment and congratulations again!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Rama Rejman</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Community Compliance and Governance Specialist, Community Engagement</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Internet Society</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="background:white">Community Compliance and Governance Specialist, Community Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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