Re: [office] Stepping down as ODF TC Chair

[Jos van den Oever <jos@vandenoever.info>]

On Wednesday 21 May 2014 08:57:56 robert_weir@us.ibm.com wrote:
> I've recently taken on new job responsibilities at IBM where my focus will
> be less aligned with standards development.  I don't want the TC's work to
> suffer for lack of concentrated attention from me, especially as we move
> closer to ODF 1.3 and other priorities, so I'm stepping down as TC
> Co-Chair.   I'll remain as a TC Member.
> 
> Patrick has agreed to lead the process for nominating and electing another
> Co-Chair for the TC.  I have a few remaining administrative tasks,
> including sending out the meeting minutes from our last meeting and
> updating the TC roster with the latest voting rights status.  So please
> consider my resignation to be effective June 30th, or when a new TC
> Co-Chair is elected, whichever comes first.
> 
> It has been my privilege to chair the ODF TC for the last 6 1/2 years,
> along with Michael and Patrick, and to see ODF 1.2 go from ideas on the
> mailing lists, to subcommittee discussions, to Committee Drafts, Committee
> Specifications, a Candidate OASIS Standard, an OASIS Standard and now on
> to JTC1 to become an International Standard.  We've done important things,
> and I look forward to working with you all, in a different capacity, on
> continuing this fine work.


Hello Rob,

During the time I've been participating in the ODF TC, I was always very 
pleased with you chairing. As Patrick, I'm also glad that you will stay as an 
TC member. You really have helped to bring ODF far and it's good to see you'll 
continue on the ODF journey but leave space for a new chair.

Many thanks!
Jos