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 >>> >>>> >>>> >>I am worried about the workload, particularly because of the workload >> >> >I > > >>already have. While I am honored to accept the indication, I would >> >> >like > > >>to suggest that, whoever is elected, we think about having a >> >> >vice-chair. > >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! > > > >>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. >> >> > >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. > > > >>In addition, it is good to have two minds >>to regularly share opinions on coordination issues. >> >> > >Many minds can and will be involved: Chair, EC, Council members, >members. > > > >>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? >> >> > >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. > > > > -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Carlos Afonso diretor de planejamento Rede de Informações para o Terceiro Setor - Rits Rua Guilhermina Guinle, 272, 6º andar - Botafogo Rio de Janeiro RJ - Brasil CEP 22270-060 tel +55-21-2527-5494 fax +55-21-2527-5460 [log in to unmask] http://www.rits.org.br ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++