It would appear that we already have three candidates for the position of co-chair. Or maybe positions? I hope that we have a few more. This is good. I am particularly pleased that it would appear that Achilleas will be present in Copenhagen. It has proved difficult in the past to get people from the Commission to participate in the WG, on the list and at RIPE meetings. There are constraints on what Commission officials can say. But more active participation, more open participation would be very good. Maybe he could already volunteer to talk about some of the new Commission initiatives. The Commission is expected to announce seven proposals and communications on May 25. Having said that Meredith talked about “qualified” candidates. I am not sure what that means. I am not even sure we need a formal definition. But I know that Meredith came to RIPE meetings before she became co-chair. Collin has also participated in previous meetings. So as much as I would like people like Achilleas to actively contribute I think it important that the co-chairs come from the community, from those who already understand RIPE, from among those who come regularly to RIPE meetings. May I invite candidates for the position of co-chair - I am thinking of Analia and Achilleas at this stage - to indicate to what extent they have participated until now. Planned participation in Copenhagen is already a bonus! Gordon