[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: [GNI-Announce] GNI Seeks Independent Chair of the Board of Directors

[Veni Markovski]

Is this for the position, or is it for more general idea as to if ISOC
chapters could/should join/support/spread the word about the GNI?

Is ISOC part of it?

Best,
Veni

On 5/12/10, Khaled KOUBAA <khaled.koubaa at gmail.com> wrote:
> FYI
>
> Le 20:59, Khaled KOUBAA a écrit :
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>> -------- Message original --------
>> Sujet: 	[GNI-Announce] GNI Seeks Independent Chair of the Board of
>> Directors
>> Date : 	Tue, 11 May 2010 10:14:57 -0400
>> De : 	GNI <info at globalnetworkinitiative.org>
>> Répondre à : 	no-reply at globalnetworkinitiative.org
>> Pour : 	gni at gnilist.org
>>
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>> *GNI Seeks Independent Chair of the Board of Directors*
>> /Posted/: May 10, 2010
>>
>> In recent months, censorship and privacy issues have been making
>> headlines around the globe.  With censorship issues in China, the use
>> social media during the protests in Iran, and hearings on the issues
>> of privacy and freedom of expression in the U.S. Congress, censorship
>> and privacy have become hot button issues in today’s increasingly
>> connected world. The Global Network Initiative (GNI), a diverse
>> coalition of technology companies, human rights groups, academics and
>> investors, works to protect core values of privacy and freedom of
>> expression in the face of increasing restrictions imposed on the
>> information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
>>
>> As the GNI continues to develop and grow, it is seeking an Independent
>> Chair of the Board of Directors.  The Independent Chair will serve as
>> the public voice of the Global Network Initiative, working with the
>> Board and Executive Director to help shape strategy, build consensus
>> among founding members, attract new members and new funding sources,
>> and work to establish the Global Network Initiative as the global
>> standard by which respect for the human rights of free expression and
>> privacy in the ICT industry can be measured. The right candidate will
>> have vision and integrity; expertise in corporate accountability,
>> advocacy and human rights; a willingness to challenge the status quo;
>> and a passion to promote transparency and accountability in the ICT
>> industry.
>>
>> For a full description of the position, please see the GNI website at
>> http://www.globalnetworkinitiative.org/newsandevents/Independent_Chair.php.
>>
>>
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>> Interested candidates should contact the GNI at
>> info at globalnetworkinitiative.org
>> <mailto:info at globalnetworkinitiative.org> (Subject line: Independent
>> Chair).
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