
Hi Jim, full ack from my side. Cheers, Peter
Am 09.10.2018 um 16:27 schrieb Jim Reid <jim@rfc1035.com>:
Colleagues, the selection process needs another nudge. Although there have been a few expressions of support and no objections, I’m reluctant to declare consensus because only a handful of people have spoken. I’d *really* like to declare victory so we can get on with the job of finding a co-chair. It’s uncomfortable to do this when the WG has argely been silent about how the leadership is selected.
So could you please indicate your support or opposition to the following? Thanks.
I would also ask the WG to avoid the temptation to rat-hole or over-think the selection procedure, for instance by proposing elaborate steps to apply in corner cases that in all probability will never arise. We're only appointing a WG co-chair, not the Internet's Supreme-Leader-for-Life. The WG can always change the suggested process later if practical experience proves it is broken or needs improvement.
Note too that there is no mention of elections or votes. This is deliberate.
(1) The IoT WG will have 2 co-chairs who serve staggered 2-year terms. (2) A co-chair cannot serve more than 3 consecutive terms. (3) Each year, the longest serving co-chair will stand down and subject to (2) may make themselves available for re-appointment. (4) The incoming co-chair will be chosen by the WG using consensus and the remaining co-chair will make the consensus determination. (5) Any circumstances not covered by the above will be resolved by the RIPE Chair whose decision will be final.
Vote early, vote often. Well OK, we don’t vote but I hope you get the point. :-)
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