[Ncsg-discuss] Campaigning during voting period

[Kenechukwu Okekenta]

Hi, all.

I think it’s a good point raised by Tapani and supported by Rafik. Rather
than make this very issue, a thing of disagreements, I think it’s worth
looking at the necessary, definitive electoral policy from a standpoint of
an objective yet to be achieved.

As they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” As events occur, they offer more
insights and create opportunities for the strengthening and refinement of
procedures and rules of engagements.

So, it’s something worth looking into, to further instill confidence and
inclusivity in our pattern of engagements.

Thank you.

*Engr. Kenechukwu Okekenta fNSIG*
*IT Support Engineer, CDPO, Educator and Project Coordinator*

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On Wed, May 27, 2026 at 21:24 Rafik Dammak <
00001e06d4af460b-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Thanks Tapani for the email. Let me clarify some points.
> First thing, I want to ask everyone to not react quickly and refrain from
> making any accusation or seeing any malice. We can disagree and have
> different opinions of course but we should keep it collegial.
>
> With regard to rules for the NCSG election, yes there is no written
> procedure on this  specific matter. There might be perceived norms by parts
> of membership but it doesn't seem to be the same for all. NCSG EC discussed
> the clarification of many aspects of the election since last year,
> identifying several points including campaigning that should be
> written down in the operating procedures. This case would be another to add
> for EC to work on.
>
> Hope this helps. A lot needs to be done and I hope I can make as much as
> possible before the end of my term in October.
> Thanks everyone. Please vote and participate in NCSG life.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
>
> Le jeu. 28 mai 2026 à 03:56, Tapani Tarvainen <
> 00001e7f5908374c-dmarc-request at listserv.syr.edu> a écrit :
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> There're cultural differences here: in some countries it's normal
>> to keep campaigning all the way until voting is over, whereas in
>> others it's restricted or completely forbidden after voting starts.
>>
>> And as we don't have explicit rules or policy about it, people
>> naturally tend to go with whatever they're used to.
>>
>> And others judge it by what *they* are used to, inevitably
>> resulting in perhaps unfair accusations and confusion.
>>
>> It might be a good idea for us to have policy or rules either
>> forbidding it or explicitly allowing it.
>>
>> Maybe the EC could take it on to formulate such rules?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> --
>> Tapani Tarvainen
>>
>
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