RFC 3677 (rfc3677) - Page 2 of 7
IETF ISOC Board of Trustee Appointment Procedures
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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