On 26 Oct 2013, at 10:25, Gordon Lennox <gordon.lennox.13@gmail.com> wrote:
Just waiting for Warsaw does not seem that sensible though.
+1. Let's get this done quickly and with the minimum of fuss.
So what should be the plan?
IMO the current chair(s) should pick who they think is the best candidate, explain why and ask the WG to endorse that decision. [For this exercise we could assume Patrik hasn't resigned until his replacement is in place.] Keep the appointment process simple and lightweight. FWIW my preference would be to have someone who has a regulatory/government background rather than a mostly Internet person. The former should have a wider set of contacts with the people and organisations we'd like to bring in to the WG as well as a better understanding of what goes on in government/regulatory circles. Perhaps others here could say which characteristics they want (or don't want) from the new co-chair? That would help Maria (and Patrik?) choose the candidiate most likely to get widest endorsement form the WG. I'm sure whoever gets chosen would of course get that endorsement.