MIlton and all, I agree this has been the procedure. However, I think 
there are proposals for a more dynamic presence of NCUC (which worries 
eventual candidates even more :)) -- this is not a criticism of the 
past/current NCUC governance, just a recognition that, as governance 
becomes more of a worldwide concern because of the WSIS process, we 
should as well view our presence in this new light.

This might demand more presence in terms of formal representation. 
However, I agree with you we have plenty of chairs and vice-chairs in 
potential (all members!), and we can devise a way to make sure we 
fulfill eventual needs when the chair might not be able to cover.

On a sad note, I've just learned Kathy cannot be a candidate, as she 
currently holds no formal institutional representation.

frt rgds

--c.a.

Milton Mueller wrote:

>>>>Carlos Afonso <[log in to unmask]> 09/12/05 9:53 AM >>>
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>>I am worried about the workload, particularly because of the workload
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>I 
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>>already have. While I am honored to accept the indication, I would
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>like 
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>>to suggest that, whoever is elected, we think about having a
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>vice-chair. 
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>Carlos: 
>A vice-chair doesn't exist in our charter and should not be necessary
>anyway. Under our structure, you have two sources of assistance. One is
>the Executive Committee; you can think of each one of them as a regional
>"vice chair." The other is the Secretary-Treasurer (see below). Plus any
>member can help you to do things if you can convince them to help! 
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>>This would improve our chances to always have 
>>effective coordination/moderation at all times, even 
>>if the person chosen to be chair has more time available. 
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>With "two Chairs" often it doesn't work well: one person assumes that
>the other will take responsibility and some things fall between them. It
>is best to have responsibility in clear hands. Unless the two people are
>very closely connected and used to working together, such arrangements
>break down. The trick is to get people to help you; creating a new title
>will not necessarily do that. 
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>>In addition, it is good to have two minds 
>>to regularly share opinions on coordination issues.
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>Many minds can and will be involved: Chair, EC, Council members,
>members. 
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>>So far we have counted 
>>on the "Milton team" in Syracuse for some administrative tasks, 
>>[snip] I wonder if the currently existing account 
>>in the USA could be maintained when we have a new chair?
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>Yes. The best way to do that is for the Executive Committee to appoint
>me as Secretary-Treasurer. I would be willing to do that. I could
>maintain the account and (until a replacement was made) the existing web
>site. Only difference would be that my role would be completely passive
>- I would not do anything unless told to by Chair and/or EC when a vote
>is required.  
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