Dear colleagues, I've now had more than one person ask me about this, and since the NomCom report raises the issue of employer support I think transparency requires that I say something. While I never planned to stand for IAB chair again this year, I did submit my candidacy for reappointment to the IAB. Unfortunately, due to some uncertaintly in my personal circumstances before the NomCom rendered its decision, I had to withdraw my name from consideration at the last minute. To be clear, my current employer did not withdraw support for my activities in the IETF. I apologise to those who spent their time sending comments assuming my commitment to stand, when it turned out I could not follow through on that commitment. Best regards, A -- Andrew Sullivan ajs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx