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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Folks, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You will have now received news of Robert
Guerra’s resignation as 2008 NomCom Chair because of his time
availability in recent weeks and the foreseeable future. During the time he was
available, Robert did a tremendous job in setting up Wikis, arranging meetings,
dealing with issues, and carrying the business of the NomCom forward. We should
all be thankful. And I for one wish circumstances had allowed us to continue
through to the end under his leadership. I feel a little like stepping into a mine
field taking on this task at this stage and only do so because completion is
necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Robert’s involvement got us to the
point of publication of a slate of candidates, after which Robert (as
preannounced to us) needed to devote time to other activities. However, due to
this the publication was rushed and a processing error occurred as regards
status of one nominee. A member of the NomCom immediately informed the
Co-ordinators and asked that sending the list to MAG Secretariat be delayed
until the issue was clarified.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Co-ordinators honoured that request to
give time for the NomCom to finalise its recommendations. However, a week has
elapsed since then and Robert has, due to previous engagements, been out of
contact. In the circumstances, and because writing the report and gaining
consensus on its format is also a considerable task yet to be undertaken,
Robert felt it was in everyone’s best interest that he resign as Chair,
but thankfully has agreed to participate in reviewing the report and finalizing
our business.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>In the circumstances, and after some
discussion among NomCom members in the intervening period, I can now announce
that the name of Carlos Affonso Pereira de Souza should be included on the
list. The final slate is as follows and can now be forwarded to MAG
Secretariat. Please note that the order of candidates in each region is
alphabetical and indicates no particular preference.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For those less familiar with the process,
this is a list which will be considered by the MAG Secretariat along with other
inputs. We cannot determine who the members finally chosen will be, we can only
recommend.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Africa</span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Dawit Bekele
(since withdrawn)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Ken Lohento<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Natasha Primo<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Asia<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Courier New"><span lang=FI style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Izumi Aizu</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2
color=black face="Courier New"><span lang=FI style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Iffat Rose Gill<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Y. J. Park<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Adam Peake<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Europe</span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Vittorio Bertola<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>William Drake</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Jeanette Hofmann</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>LAC<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Valeria
Betancourt<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Carlos Affonso
Pereira de Souza<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Graciela
Selaimen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>North America</span></font></st1:place><font size=2 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Robin Gross<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Michael Gurstein<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Milton Mueller<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Our remaining business is the NomCom
Report. There are quite a few things that need to be said and will be said, (one
way or another ;-). But as work will only commence on that today, and it is appropriate
that all NomCom members have the opportunity to participate and comment fully on
it to arrive at an agreed on draft, it will not be available until early next
week. I think it will address many of the issues that have been discussed here
and on which it would be inappropriate for me or other members of the NomCom to
comment at this stage.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>This has been a robust NomCom committee. It
has had vigorous debates balancing substantially different perspectives. But it
has been thorough and dedicated in its work and determined to see the best
outcomes for civil society.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>More with the report in the near future!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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