RFC 1358 (rfc1358) - Page 1 of 5
Charter of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
Alternative Format: Original Text Document
Network Working Group L. Chapin, Chair
Request for Comments: 1358 Internet Architecture Board
August 1992
Charter of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does
not specify an Internet standard. Distribution of this memo is
unlimited.
Section 1.
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) shall be constituted and shall
operate as a technical advisory group of the Internet Society. Its
responsibilities shall include:
(1) Expert and experienced oversight of the architecture of the
worldwide multiprotocol Internet.
(2) The editorial management and publication of the Request for
Comments (RFC) document series, which constitutes the
archival publication series for Internet Standards and
related contributions by the Internet research and
engineering community.
(3) The development, review, and approval of Internet
Standards, according to a well-defined and documented set
of "Procedures for Internet Standardization". Internet
Standards shall be published in the form of specifications
as part of the RFC series.
(4) The provision of advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees
and Officers of the Internet Society concerning technical,
architectural, procedural, and (where appropriate) policy
matters pertaining to the Internet and its enabling
technologies.
(5) Representation of the interests of the Internet Society in
liaison relationships with other organizations.
The IAB may be charged with additional responsibilities within the
Internet Society, or undertake additional specific activities from
time to time, as the needs and requirements of the Internet Society
demand.
IAB