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.