Thank you, Alex. We are working on a transition plan with Hans Petter and an agreement with the Executive Board that will maintain the independence of the RIPE Chair. We expect to have all the details sorted in the next few weeks. Kind Regards, Mirjam On 02/07/2020 15:04, Alex de Joode wrote:

​On Thu, 02-07-2020 13h 21min, Niall O'Reilly <niall.oreilly@ucd.ie> wrote:

Dear colleagues,

We both are delighted and honoured to have been chosen as the new RIPE Chair and Vice-Chair. 

Congratulations, both! Excellent choice.

We have been carefully following the discussion about the relationship between the RIPE NCC and RIPE and the rôle which RIPE NCC staff can and should play within the RIPE community; one of our early priorities will be to start a review of these relationships.

One of the 'issues' raised during this procedure was the 'right of return' for Mirjam back to RIPE NCC and the possible effect this could have on the (perceived) independence of the job.

It would be very much appreciated if you could be transparent about the 'right of return' agreement made (if any) and highlight possible future conflict of interest when and if they do occur.

​--  IDGARA | Alex de Joode | alex@idgara.nl | +31651108221 | Skype:adejoode