[NCSG-EC] Resignation from the Chairmanship of the NCSG

[farzaneh badii]

Observer

I agree with Raoul. Also agree with Raphael that is not a disagreement over
values. And talking for myself I would never lose my confidence in you. I
only have criticism about the approach. I apologize if not clear.

On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:06 PM Stephanie Perrin via NCSG-EC <
ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:

> Thanks so much Raoul, it is very sweet of you to say this.  I am sorry to
> leave.
>
> SP
> On 2019-11-06 17:24, Raoul Plommer wrote:
>
> I'm fine with Raphael taking the interim chair's position, although I
> would love to see you reconsider, Stephanie, for all of our sakes. I think
> you're your biggest criticiser and taking the usual suspects and whining
> too personally. You might think that a vote of confidence was made, but I
> can assure you, the next chair will most likely be even less popular. It's
> an extremely tough environment to chair and to be honest, I think you've
> actually done everything that a chair is expected to do - you just set the
> bar too high for yourself with all the other responsibilities you were
> hogging, including the EPDP especially.
>
> I doubt that you will, but if you DID reconsider continuing, I'm really
> quite sure, everyone would be largely relieved.
>
> -Raoul
>
> On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 at 21:23, Stephanie Perrin via NCSG-EC <
> ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
>
>> Thanks very much for your support and your willingness to come forward
>> and sit as interim Chair.  This is great news.
>>
>> I will prepare a message for the list, and let you know when I am about
>> to send it so that you can be ready to answer any questions.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Stephanie
>> On 2019-11-06 14:18, Raphaël Beauregard-Lacroix wrote:
>>
>> Hi Stephanie,
>>
>> It appears that as per the Charter, we at the EC have to formally accept
>> your resignation.
>>
>> As I have told you, although I think that the disagreement is not at the
>> level of values, I personally do not plan to hold you against your will...
>>
>> I see the disagreement as being related to what falls within the scope of
>> the duties of the chair and what does not.
>>
>> That being said, with active support from my fellow EC members, I would
>> be willing to be the interim chair and deliver the elections.
>>
>> In addition, I would be glad to work with you Stephanie to start and
>> finish the work on the job description for the chair. Could be useful for
>> the elections.
>>
>> A nice day to all,
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 12:12 PM Stephanie Perrin via NCSG-EC <
>> ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>>
>>> As some of you are aware, I have decided to resign as Chair of the
>>> NCSG.  It is my belief that I do not have the confidence of the membership
>>> and former leaders of the NCSG.  I seem to be incapable of effectively
>>> chairing a meeting, and this is a new experience for me which I do not wish
>>> to continue. I do not appear to share the values of the group, and this
>>> troubles me deeply as I so not wish to lead a group of people who do not
>>> share my views as to what is right and what is wrong.
>>>
>>> If you would be so kind as to appoint an interim Chair, effective at the
>>> end of this meeting, I will step down and clear the field for candidates
>>> who are more in line with the views of the membership in terms of
>>> priorities, strategies, and acceptable behaviour.  Hopefully we can get the
>>> election doen before Cancun.
>>>
>>> Thanks very much for all your support, it has been a great honour to
>>> serve with you.
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> Stephanie Perrin
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Farzaneh
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