[Chapter-delegates] Call for Volunteers: ISOC Board of Trustees Committees 2026–2027

[Flávio Rech Wagner]

Dear Chapter Delegates,


On behalf of the Chapters Advisory Council (ChAC), I am pleased to 
invite applications from Chapter officers interested in serving on one 
of two Internet Society Board of Trustees committees for the 2026–2027 
election cycle:

*• One (1) volunteer — Nominations Committee*

*• One (1) volunteer — Elections Committee*


Chapters play an important role in the Board of Trustees election 
process, as stated in Article IV of the _Internet Society Bylaws 
<https://www.internetsociety.org/about-internet-society/governance-policies/by-laws/>_. 
Serving on one of these committees is a meaningful way to ensure the 
Chapters community is represented in the Internet Society's governance 
and future leadership.


*Timeline*

• 21 August 2026 — Application deadline

• 24 August – 1 September 2026 — ChAC Steering Committee reviews 
applications

• 2 September 2026 — Recommended volunteers submitted to committee chairs


*General Eligibility (applies to both committees)*


Applicants must:

• Be familiar with the Internet Society and the Chapters community

• Be listed as a Chapter officer in the Community Portal (AMS)

• Not serve on both committees during the same election cycle

• Not be a nominee for the Board of Trustees during the cycle in which 
they serve

• Be able to comply with the Internet Society's _Conflict of Interest 
Policy 
<https://www.internetsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ISOC-Conflict-of-Interest-Policy-for-Trustees-Board-Designated-Officers-As-amended-17-May-2021.pdf>_and 
complete the required Disclosure Form

• Be fluent in written and spoken English


Previous experience on a nominations or elections committee is an 
advantage. Volunteers who add to the diversity of the committees are 
especially encouraged to apply.


*Nominations Committee*

Identifies qualified candidates for election to the Board of Trustees 
(see _Nominations Committee Charter 
<https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/committees/charters/nominations-committee-charter/>_).

  *

    *Time commitment:*November – late December 2026 (reviews and
    discussions) and January 2027 (candidate interviews, up to 15
    candidates). Please do not apply if your availability during this
    period is limited.


*Elections Committee*

Establishes the election schedule and oversees the annual election 
process (see _Elections Committee Charter 
<https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/committees/charters/elections/>_).

  *

    *Time commitment:*One or two calls in February–March 2027, plus
    email correspondence with the committee chair through April 2027.


*Selection Process*

Following the deadline, a Selection Committee of ChAC Steering Committee 
members will review all applications through an open and transparent 
process and recommend one volunteer per committee.


*How to Apply*

*→ Review the relevant committee details above,*then *complete the 
application form by 21 August 2026*, indicating which committee you are 
applying for:

*_https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoT_volunteer_nominations_elections_committees_26-27_*


I encourage all interested Chapter officers to apply and help ensure our 
community is well represented in this important process. Thank you for 
your continued commitment to the Internet Society and the Chapters 
community.


Kind regards,

Flávio R. Wagner

ChAC Steering Committee Chair

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