I too wish Milton all the best in this position on the transition 
coordination group. I also full faith in his ability to poll and listen 
to the ideas and concerns of the NCSG. However, as I reflect on the 
general terms of reference for the coordination group, and many of the 
comments from management (and some board comments), internally members 
of the group are their in their own right (i.e., selected by us but not 
controlled by us) and that is as it should be.

If I read that correctly, what is important here is the the NCSG civil 
society stakeholder voice has to be directed at the whole process of 
crafting an IANA transition proposal. That has to be approached at every 
level, in dialogue with our own national governments (to influence their 
positions in the GAC), and when ever and where ever the opportunities to 
have a voice present themselves. A good idea tabled by Milton, or 
brought to the table by Milton from NCSG, has more hope of being 
considered if there is a pervasive civil society stakeholder voice 
present in every aspect of discussion around the IANA transition process.

Sam L.