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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Colleagues,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I sense agreement on moving forward with (a)
election of a Chair to co-ordinate the work of the group and
(b) regional vice-Chairs. With this structure in place we would then have a
group to start work on defining a draft list of issues, which could be
brought back to the general body for inputs, and then we could move from
there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My suggestion would be to agree on an interim
person who does not necessarily have to be one of those chosen to get the
process going and completed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We could agree, for example to a period ending
October 15th.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>During this time those persons interested
in the Chair or who have nominations would email those nominations to the
group and the interim co-ordinator be responsible for collating those names and
on the 15th, we would share that list and ask for votes, with a cut off pint of
the end of October.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Once we have elected a Chair, who is qualified
by (a) Expertise and knowledge and (b) has access to the funds to attend or
support representation of the group at WSIS meetings or can raise funding
for the Chair, then we agree on that person and they take charge of the process
of chosing the Vice chairs, agreeing an agenda for work etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would volunteer to co-ordinate this interm
process of election of a Chair.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes, no??? Alternatives?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hallam Hope</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bridgetown, Barbados</FONT></DIV>
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