All I'd like to propose we commence the election for representatives to the new GNSO Council which is intended to be seated at the Seoul meeting. None of the current ISPCP representatives to the Council, Tony Harris, Maggie Mansourkia and myself will be standing for election. Therefore we require a totally new slate of candidates. I would suggest a nomination period of 7 days from today, followed by a further 7 days for voting. All potential candidates should be aware that representation on the GNSO requires a considerable amount of commitment of their time and attendance at ICANN meetings for the full period. Mark - as ISPCP Secretariat could you please formally launch the nomination process in line with this message. Regards Tony