On Oct 25, 2012, at 16:37, "Adrian Farrel" <adrian@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > retro-active I don't get how that is relevant. This is for the case the seat is still vacant when the new process comes into force. I'm still amazed at the number of messages the resolution of this issue has generated. There is complete consensus on the needed outcome, so finding a procedure should mostly be a matter of consulting counsel. (All that while showing our respect for the individual caught up in this situation, I should add. Not one of mailing list discussions' strongest points. And that's why I'm going to shut up again, now.) Grüße, Carsten