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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear NOG community,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The APNIC NRO voting closes in 8 days, at 09:30 (UTC+12), 06 September 2024.</p>
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<span style="color:black;background:white">I am reaching out to request your support for my candidacy for the ASO-AC (NRO-NC) position. This moment is pivotal for the global RIR ecosystem, and I believe that my experience and dedication make me uniquely suited
 to contribute to its strengthening and development. The ASO-AC is currently undertaking the significant task of updating and modernizing the ICP-2 policy, 'Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries.' This policy, which has remained unchanged
 for decades, is important for ensuring the continued stability and fairness of the Internet's foundational structures.</span><span style="color:black"><br>
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<span style="background:white">My commitment to preserving and enhancing the integrity of the RIR ecosystem drives my desire to serve on the ASO-AC, and with your support, I am confident we can achieve meaningful progress together.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Voting for the election is a one-vote per APNIC account. To participate in voting:</p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Pease login to https://my.apnic.net/voting</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Alternatively, login and find the voting button on the main menu bar.</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">NRO voting will be listed as “NRO Number Council (NC) Election 2024”</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Click the “Vote Now”</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">And select your desired candidate.</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Confirm your selection and submit.</li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you’d like more information on the functions of the NRO or the election in general, please see the following links:</p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">NRO Election information:
<a href="https://conference.apnic.net/58/elections/nc-election/nominations/index.html">
https://conference.apnic.net/58/elections/nc-election/nominations/index.html</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">About the NRO NC:
<a href="https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/elections/nro-elections/about-the-nro/">
https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/elections/nro-elections/about-the-nro/</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nro.net/about/address-supporting-organization/the-nro-number-council/">https://www.nro.net/about/address-supporting-organization/the-nro-number-council/</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">ASO MoU:
<a href="https://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandums-of-understanding/">https://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandums-of-understanding/</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">NRO:
<a href="https://www.nro.net/">https://www.nro.net/</a></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please also feel free to reach out to me off-list if you’d like to discuss any points on the NRO or ASO.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Karl Kloppenborg.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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