Dear group, As reflected by the discussion in the list, the general feeling of not just the chairs but the list as well, is that we have two very good candidates. Unfortunately, as expressed by Jim, it wouldn’t make sense to go for 4 co-chairs. We were thus faced with a very difficult decision, as there also was no clear preference for either candidate during the discussion phase. In the end, and after a lot of deliberation, we decided to select Desiree as the new co-chair. We want to thank Dick for being a great candidate, and hope he will still be available in the autumn when we plan a second round of co-chair selection - and meanwhile we are also looking forward his active participation in the WG. Thanking again both Dick and Desiree for the candidacy and interest, Julf & Achilleas -----Original Message----- From: Cooperation-wg-chairs <cooperation-wg-chairs-bounces@ripe.net> On Behalf Of KEMOS Achilleas Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:46 PM To: cooperation-wg@ripe.net Cc: cooperation-wg-chairs@ripe.net Subject: [cooperation-wg-chairs] Cooperation WG Chair Selection Process - candidates and launch of the discussion Dear Group, Following the call for third co-chair posted on 30 November, we are pleased to announce that we have two candidates that have expressed and confirmed their interest for the post of the third co-chair: - Desiree Miloshevic - Richard Leaning We invite the Desiree and Richard to present themselves to the Group, launching thus the discussion in the WG mailing list. Please note that as we will be in a holiday period, we will keep the discussion open until 5 January 2021 instead of the foreseen 2 week period. We thank again Desiree and Richard and the other members that expressed interest for this post. Julf & Achilleas -----Original Message----- From: Cooperation-wg-chairs <cooperation-wg-chairs-bounces@ripe.net> On Behalf Of Achilleas.KEMOS@ec.europa.eu Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 1:09 PM To: cooperation-wg@ripe.net Cc: cooperation-wg-chairs@ripe.net Subject: [cooperation-wg-chairs] Reminder: [cooperation-wg] Cooperation WG Chair Selection Process (was Re: Looking for third co-chair) Dear Group, We have posted a call for third co-chair on Monday, November 30. We are pleased as Group Members have already been in touch and expressed interest. For those that might be interested, please note you still have one week, until end of the day (CET) on Monday, December 14 to make your interest known to WG co-chairs (mail address in cc). Julf & Achilleas -----Original Message----- From: cooperation-wg <cooperation-wg-bounces@ripe.net> On Behalf Of Johan Helsingius Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 4:22 PM To: cooperation-wg@ripe.net Subject: [cooperation-wg] Cooperation WG Chair Selection Process (was Re: Looking for third co-chair) For clarity, here is the official Cooperation WG Chair Selection Process: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ripe.net/participate/ripe/wg/active-... "The RIPE Coop WG aims for multiple Chairs, with two or three Chairs, ideally from differing sectors, being ideal. The process for selecting a new chair is as follows: 1. A call for interested parties is made on the WG mailing list at least every three years, or whenever needed. 2. Interested parties have two weeks to make their interest known via the mailing list, or directly to the Chair/s. 3. After two weeks, the Chair/s ensure that all candidates are announced on the mailing list and issue a call for discussion. 4. WG members express their approval or otherwise of the presented candidates. 5. Two weeks after the call for discussion, the Chair/s declare a decision, based on mailing list discussion, as they would do for a policy proposal." Thus, as we have posted the call on Monday, November 30, it means interested parties have until end of the day (CET) on Monday, December 14 to make their interest known. A few people have already been in touch, but more interest is definitely welcome! Julf & Achilleas