Dear members, On behalf of our Executive Board, I invite volunteers to join the Arbiters Panel in accordance with the requirements of the RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure and the RIPE NCC Articles of Association. This follows the expiration of the term of Keith Mitchell in 2026. The Board extends its appreciation to Keith for the work they have carried out on the panel. The Executive Board will nominate arbiters, depending on the number of volunteers. These nominees will be presented to the RIPE NCC General Meeting on 20 May 2026 for approval by the General Meeting. See below for information on the Conflict Arbitration Procedure, including the requirements to be an arbiter: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-844/ How to Volunteer ----------------- To volunteer to be an arbiter, please send an email to agm@ripe.net to register your interest and we will respond with the application form. Please fill it out and return it to us by Friday, 6 March 2026. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will decide on the eligibility of the applicant at the Executive Board meeting that follows submission of the application. Once the Executive Board has decided on the eligibility, the applicant is nominated for the function of arbiter. Best regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC