First, I just want to thank everyone for what I think was an incredibly productive term. We dealt with some major issues, but managed to come out as a stronger region.

We've managed to reaffirm the charter when its validity was in question, answered issues regarding governmental position, handled questions about citizenship and citizenship applications, and, finally, continued our growing diplomatic outreach.

More importantly, we did the by working together and drawing some newer players into the region. The Assembly should be proud of itself.

With that said, I'd like to announce that I will not be seeking a second term as Chair of the Assembly. Responsibilities and time commitments IRL have made it difficult to maintain the level of activity a Chair of the Assembly needs. Both the Assembly and the region need and deserve better than I can offer over the next four months.

I will remain as Chair through the end of this term and will do all I can to help a successor into the position and help him/her succeed in the duties.

Thanks again for the great term. Best of luck to all the candidates in the upcoming election.