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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:35:12 +0100
Subject: [IGSMAIL-4746]: Election of Analysis Centre Representatives to the Governing Board
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IGS Electronic Mail      04 Dec 00:35:23 PST 2003      Message Number 4746
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Author: John M. Dow

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to inform you of the results of the election which has just been
completed.

Four candidates had kindly agreed to stand in the election, which was organised
by an Election Committee consisting of Norman Beck (Chair), Gerd Gendt (Analysis
Centre Coordinator ACC) and Robert Weber (previous ACC). The candidates were:

Peng Fang
Urs Hugentobler
Markus Rothacher
Jim Zumberge

All candidates received strong support from the Associate Members. The results
(announced in detail to the Associate Members by Norman Beck on 27 November)
were that Markus Rothacher was elected and that there was a tie between Peng
Fang and Jim Zumberge for the second position.

The IGS Governing Board, according to its Terms of Reference, has resolved this
tie in favour of Jim Zumberge. Markus Rothacher and Jim Zumberge will therefore
continue for a second term to represent the Analysis Centres in the Governing
Board (along with Jim Ray).

I would like to sincerely thank all four candidates, who presented the voters
with no easy choice through the high level of competence they represent.
I also thank the Election Committtee for carrying out their quite onerous task
with great efficiency.

Best regards,
John M. Dow.