Meredith,
> I am not planning to reconsider stepping down, although
> I appreciate the entreaty. This due both to the climate
> on the WG list, and to my personal workload, which was
> already making it very difficult to act as chair.
I understand and respect your decision.
> Note that Collin has never been an "official" WG chair. He
> has merely dedicated his time and expertise to the group
> in the past.
Noted, and I know we can still count on both of you
for help in affecting a reasonable transition.
Many thanks,
Julf