IETF ISOC Board of Trustee Appointment Procedures
RFC 3677
Document | Type |
RFC - Best Current Practice
(December 2003; Errata)
Also known as BCP 77
Was draft-iab-isocbot (iab)
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Authors | IAB , Leslie Daigle | ||
Last updated | 2020-01-21 | ||
Stream | IAB | ||
Formats | plain text html pdf htmlized with errata bibtex | ||
Stream | IAB state | (None) | |
Consensus Boilerplate | Unknown | ||
RFC Editor Note | (None) |
Network Working Group L. Daigle, Ed. Request for Comments: 3677 Internet Architecture Board BCP: 77 IAB Category: Standards Track December 2003 IETF ISOC Board of Trustee Appointment Procedures Status of this Memo This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2003). All Rights Reserved. Abstract This memo outlines the process by which the IETF makes a selection of an Internet Society (ISOC) Board of Trustees appointment. 1. Introduction The Internet Society (ISOC) provides organizational and financial support for the IETF. As stipulated in ISOC's by-laws the IETF is called upon to name 3 Trustees to its Board (BoT), with staggered 3 year terms. This requires that the IETF name one Trustee each year. This memo outlines the process by which the IETF makes that selection. This process will also be used in the event of mid-term vacancies that may arise with IETF nominated Board positions. 1.1. Overview of Selection Process In brief, this document describes the timeframe and procedures for the IAB to solicit public input and make a selection for the open position each year. 1.2. Rationale An alternative approach to making a selection for these positions would be to use the IETF's NomCom (RFC 2727 [1] and its revisions). However, that NomCom is chartered and defined specifically to the task of making selections for IETF organization tasks, and the ISOC BoT appointment process does not fit that in 2 ways: Daigle & IAB Best Current Practice [Page 1] RFC 3677 ISOC Trustee Appointment Procedures December 2003 1. the timeframe of the appointment does not mesh with the IETF appointment cycle 2. the nature of the deliberations and the type of information solicited would be significantly different for an external appointment, such as this appointment to the ISOC BoT The first issue (timing) could be resolved fairly easily for this specific appointment. The second issue is more general, and not reasonably reconciled with the IETF NomCom task as currently specified. The process described in RFC 2727 is oriented toward soliciting feedback from the IETF community with respect to individuals and technical positions with which they have personal experience. To make a good decision on external appointments, in general, the NomCom would have to understand the requirements for those positions, and attempt to evaluate candidates for a very different set of skills than is required of IAB/IESG members. It might also require soliciting feedback from outside the IETF community. There is no question that the individuals that constitute the IETF NomCom each year have the competence to carry out such a search; the issue is that it is a very different task, would require additional time and resources, and therefore is a side effort that could very well undermine the effectiveness of the NomCom in carrying out its primary task for the IETF. By contrast, the IAB is chartered to be responsible for IETF external liaisons, is a standing body that works with ISOC (and the ISOC Board), and therefore has a working knowledge of the requirements of the specific position discussed here. At some future point, if there is a more general need to make external appointments, the IETF may consider broadening the scope of the IETF NomCom role, or create a separate nominating committee for such external non-liaison appointments. This document proposes that is not necessary or desirable for the purposes of this one annual appointment. 2. Desirable Qualifications and Selection Criteria for an IETF-Nominated ISOC Trustee Candidates for an ISOC Trustee should have a demonstrable involvement in the IETF with a particular focus on active participation in IETF Working Groups. Daigle & IAB Best Current Practice [Page 2] RFC 3677 ISOC Trustee Appointment Procedures December 2003 The candidate is expected to possess clearly demonstrated technical competence in Internet technology, and be able to articulate technology issues such that the ISOC Board can be provided with sound technical perspectives. The candidate is also expected to be able to understand the respective roles and responsibilities of the IETF and ISOC and be able to articulate these roles within both organizational communities. The candidate will also be expected to exercise all the duties of an ISOC Board member, including fiduciary responsibility, setting ofShow full document text