Mr. Del Mastro, if you look at the three members that were before you and you look at their curricula vitae, and you look at what they have done for the community for the last 35 years, you will have your answer.
These people have never dealt with this issue, with the exception of Professor Perin, who wrote a book, as I mentioned before. I think you should read the book. From the history of your family that you are telling us, you will not be very proud to read that book.