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<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">After considerable thought, I am rescinding my resignation as Chair, based on the supportive messages I have received from a number of members and leaders in our group. I still think I have to deal with a significant
demonstration of a lack of confidence in my leadership, but I am going to work on that. I will send a summary of the progress we made here in our meetings to the NCSG list, and I may mention that I was considering stepping down after our meeting Tuesday,
just in case the rumour mill has caught up with me.</font></font></p>
<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">I want to thank Raph for stepping forward to help and act as Interim leader, and I hope I can count on to help me with the job description for Chair. We can also work on interim standards for behaviour on the list
and in face to face meetings, whcih I will of course send to all ECs prior to send to the list. It is clear that someone will have to stop disruptive behaviour and if the consensus is that it is the job of the Chair, then I shall tackle it, with reinforcement
from the Ombudsman as necessary.</font></font></p>
<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">Thank you for bearing with me during what has been a difficult time. I look forward to your help and cooperation as we move forward to improve the functioning of our stakeholder group.</font></font></p>
<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">Kind regards</font></font></p>
<p><font size="+1"><font face="Lucida Grande">Stephanie Perrin<br>
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