And here is how I replied:

>>> Carlos Afonso <[log in to unmask]> 12/16/2006 12:19:53 PM >>>
>So, this part is easy as well: we need new
>chair candidates. My personal view is that the 
>new chair should be from
>a region other than North America or LA&C.

I don't think we can afford to be picky about regions. We just need
someone who is willing to step up and do the job. It could be disastrous
to put someone in that position who drops off the map. 

>I propose the following schedule:
>
>1. Candidates apply until Jan.14 by sending a message to the list
>specifying the post for which she/he is running (chair, GNSO council,
>Exec Comm).
>
>2. On Jan.15 the chair posts the final list of candidates.
>
>3. Through an agreed voting mechanism, the constituency 
>proceeds to cast votes from Jan.16 through Jan.23 (is a full 
>week enough?).

This schedule looks ok to me if it is agreed and implemented quickly.