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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Benjamin, I had a look at the NCSG bylaws, the NCUC bylaws and the NCUC operating procedures. The NCSG bylaws describe the role of the NCSG-EC, but not the way they are selected. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, to me, both the NCUC bylaws and the operating procedures are clear that the appointment of these posts (and others) is the responsibility of the EC, and they describe the process for their selection, which includes circulating a notice of the vacancy and consideration of applicants by the members of the EC. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In Monday’s EC meeting you stated that the Chair appoints these representatives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It seems that you might have been mistaken, but I am hoping you can help us understand which it is. Does the Chair appoint or is there a process decided by the NCUC-EC? If it’s the Chair, as you indicated, then what is the basis for that? If, however, the process is as described in the NCUC documents, then we will want to follow them for any appointment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I realize that there is a sense of urgency, and that, based on your report to the EC (and from the records of the NCSG-EC mailing list), the NCSG chair insisted on an appointment before agreeing to relinquish the travel slot. Perhaps there is a way to temporary make the appointment that will satisfy the NCSG chair, but we would need to discuss. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regardless, I feel that if the bylaws and operating procedures prescribe a process, we probably should follow them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your attention to this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ken<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>