This may interest those who want to walk the talk in the Internet Governance universe: [1]http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-23ju n12-en.htm Information on the Chair-Elect Position: The Chair-Elect is a position created within the Bylaws as an outcome of the independent review of the NomCom. The Chair-Elect position is not a replacement of the Advisor to the NomCom Chair, and is not intended to fill an advisory role. Rather, the Chair-Elect will receive the benefit of training while serving alongside the Chair, gaining skills and knowledge to be applied for the Chair-Elect's anticipated succession into the role of the Chair. Candidates for Chair-Elect should possess the same skills as candidates for the Chair. References 1. http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-23jun12-en.htm