Dear lir-wg, as just expressed at the wg meeting, I think it is appropriate to suggest some formalities for the wg to elect its chairs. My proposal is as following: 1) Open nominations on the lir-wg mailinglist 2) Optional discussion and support statements 3) Election of chair and 1-2 co chairs at the next lir-wg meeting in Bologna. 3b) The election to be performed either open ballot or by secret ballot if demanded by one or more participants at the meeting 3c) The election to be confirmed by consensus by the wg after the election result have been duly counted by a counting team from the audience. 4) That we perform such an election annualy to ensure the community support to the wg chairs. As the meeting expressed support towards such an idea, I would like to hear the opinions of the wg on theese matters before proceeding. Sincerely, Hans Petter Holen lir-wg Chair