I am pleased to announce that the 2005-2006 NomCom selection and confirmation process to fill the IAB seat vacated by Pekka Nikander's resignation is complete. At this time, on behalf of the NomCom, the new member of the IAB is: Bert, Bert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Bert will complete the remainder of Pekka's term. The Nomcom considered Bert's extensive travel and acquaintances with leaders and personalities around the world. Although there was question about Bert's technical accomplishments, his other experience will materially help the IAB with its representational duties. The NomCom was also concerned about Bert's willingness to contribute to IAB activities as Bert is usually a silent participant in public events. However, we note the eloquence and clarity of reasoning Bert demonstrated on video at IETF 65 in his congratulation to the IETF on its 20th anniversary. A further consideration is whether Bert would be able to serve a full term, as it has been rumored he is a candidate to replace Vint Cerf as chair of ICANN when Vint's term expires. His photograph count is approaching Vint's and he has accumulated a similar number of frequent flyer miles. Bert was not able to commit, but indicated he has not yet been offered the ICANN role. The NomCom joins the rest of the IETF community in thanking Bert for volunteering his valuable time and extraordinary skills to the IAB, the IETF comunity and the Internet. - Ralph Droms (chair), for the 2005-2006 IETF Nominating Committee April 1, 2006 _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf