Dates for the 2010 Board of Directors Election and Annual General Meeting

Ottawa, March 18, 2010 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2010 CIRA Board of Directors Election and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The 2010 CIRA Board of Directors Election process commences May 13, 2010 with a call for nominations and concludes with online voting between September 22, 2010 and September 29, 2010. Voting in CIRA’s Board of Directors Election offers CIRA Members the opportunity to help shape Canada’s Internet by deciding who will join the leaders of the .CA domain namespace. For 2010, CIRA Members will be electing five Board Members.

CIRA’s 2010 AGM will be held on September 21, 2010 (host city will be announced at a later date). The AGM offers CIRA Members an opportunity to directly participate in the governance of Canada’s Internet domain, voice their opinions to CIRA’s management, and network with other .CA domain name holders.

All CIRA Members will be notified by email to pre-register for the AGM and to participate in the Election.  Further details will be posted on CIRA’s website, www.cira.ca, as they become available.

Via CIRA Press Release:

Ottawa, August 20, 2009 – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pleased to announce the location of its Annual General Meeting (AGM). CIRA Members are invited to share ideas, network and help shape the future of Canada’s Internet domain.

This year’s meeting will be held on September 22, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building, Room 107 Constitution Hall), 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario from noon to 6:00 pm (18:00h) Eastern Time.

CIRA’s AGM is an important event for its Members and all Canadians. At this year’s AGM, CIRA will be presenting proposed changes to its By-Law, as approved by its Board of Directors on July 8, 2009, for consideration and confirmation by its Members. The proposed changes to the Bylaws may be subject to amendments, variations and or additions prior to confirmation. Additionally, at this event members will hear about CIRA’s current direction, financial health and what is in store for the future.

Members will have the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions to CIRA Board Members.

Meeting Agenda
Noon – 1:00 pm Registration and Complimentary light lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Annual General Meeting
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm WHOIS Forum
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Keynote Speaker – Rahaf Harfoush, New Media Strategist and Author
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Door Prize Draw
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Reception

View complete meeting details, including agenda and supplementary documents.

About CIRA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the not-for-profit, member-driven organization that manages Canada’s dot-ca domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the dot-ca registry internationally.