Thanks, Milton. Robin has already confirmed she wishes to run for re-election. fraternal rgds --c.a. Milton Mueller wrote: > 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. > > . >