Network Working Group N. Brownlee (Ed.)
Internet-Draft The University of Auckland
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Independent Submission Editor Model
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Abstract
This document describes the function and responsibilities of the
Independent Stream Editor (ISE). The Independent Stream is one of
the Stream Producers, with the ISE as its Stream Approver. The ISE
is overall responsible for activities within the Independent Stream,
working with draft editors and reviewers, and interacts with the RFC
Production Centre and Publisher, and the RFC Series Editor. The ISE
is appointed by the IAB, and also interacts with the IETF
Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC).
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Independent Submission Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1. Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2. Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Independent Submission Stream Editorial Board . . . . . . . . . 4
4. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.1. Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.2. Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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1. Introduction
The Independent Submissions Editor roles and responsibilities were
documented in "RFC Editor Model (version 1)" [RFC5620]. In the light
of experience, we see that having it there gave rise to some
confusion as to where and how the ISE fits into the RFC Editor model.
To reduce that confusion, the ISE material has been moved into this
document.
2. Independent Submission Editor
The Independent Submission Editor (ISE) is the head of the
Independent Submission Stream of RFCs, as defined by [RFC4844]. The
Independent Stream and the Independent Submission Editor are not
under the authority or direction of the RSE. As noted below, the ISE
is appointed by and is responsible directly to the IAB.
2.1. Qualifications
The Independent Submission Editor is a senior position for which the
following qualifications are desired:
1. Technical competence, i.e., broad technical experience and
perspective across the whole range of Internet technologies and
applications, and specifically, the ability to work effectively
with portions of that spectrum in which no personal expertise
exists.
2. Thorough familiarity with the RFC series.
3. An ability to define and constitute advisory and document review
arrangements. If those arrangements include an Editorial Board
similar to the current one or some equivalent arrangement, assess
the technical competence of potential Editorial Board members.
4. Good standing in the technical community, in and beyond the IETF.
5. Demonstrated editorial skills, good command of the English
language, and demonstrated history of being able to work
effectively with technical documents and materials created by
others.
6. The ability to work effectively in a multi-actor environment with
divided authority and responsibility similar to that described in
[I-D.iab-rfc-editor-model-v2].
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2.2. Responsibilities
The Independent Submission Editor is an individual who may have
assistants and who is responsible for:
1. Maintaining technical quality of the Independent Submission
stream.
2. Reviewing, approving, and processing Independent Submissions.
3. Forwarding draft RFCs in the Independent Submission Stream to the
RFC Production Center.
4. Reviewing and approving Independent Submissions RFC errata.
5. Coordinating work and conforming to general RFC Series policies
as specified by the IAB and RSE.
6. Providing statistics and documentation as requested by the RSE
and/or IAOC.
The Independent Submission Editor may seek support from an advisory
board (see [RFC4846]) and may form a team to perform the activities
needed to fulfill their responsibilities. The individual with the
listed qualifications will be selected by the IAB after input is
collected from the community. An approach similar to the one used by
the IAB to select an IAOC member every other year as described in
[RFC4333] should be used. While the ISE itself is considered a
volunteer function, the IAB considers maintaining the Independent
Submission stream part of the IAB's supported activities, and will
include the expenses made for the support of the ISE in its IASA-
supported budget.
3. Independent Submission Stream Editorial Board
The Independent Submission Editor is supported by an Editorial Board
for the review of Independent Submission stream documents. This
board is known as the Independent Submission Stream Editorial Board.
This volunteer Editorial Board exists at the pleasure of the ISE, and
the members serve at the pleasure of the ISE. The existence of this
board is simply noted within this model, and additional discussion of
such is considered out of scope of this document.
4. IANA Considerations
This document does not create a new registry nor does it register any
values in existing registries, and no IANA action is required.
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5. Security Considerations
This document has no specific security implications.
6. References
6.1. Normative References
[RFC4846] Klensin, J. and D. Thaler,
"Independent Submissions to the RFC
Editor", RFC 4846, July 2007.
[I-D.iab-rfc-editor-model-v2] Kolkman, O., Halpern, J., and T. IAB,
"RFC Editor Model (Version 2)",
draft-iab-rfc-editor-model-v2-02 (work
in progress), June 2011.
[RFC4844] Daigle, L. and Internet Architecture
Board, "The RFC Series and RFC
Editor", RFC 4844, July 2007.
6.2. Informative References
[RFC4333] Huston, G. and B. Wijnen, "The IETF
Administrative Oversight Committee
(IAOC) Member Selection Guidelines and
Process", BCP 113, RFC 4333,
December 2005.
[RFC5620] Kolkman, O. and IAB, "RFC Editor Model
(Version 1)", RFC 5620, August 2009.
Authors' Addresses
Nevil Brownlee
The University of Auckland
EMail: n.brownlee@auckland.ac.nz
Internet Architecture Board
EMail: iab@iab.org
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