Hi,
Based on recent discussions about the RIPE Chair selection, Anna, Mirjam, Hans Petter and I have been drafting language that will move us forward. Below you find the first document that is ready enough for discussion. It deals with the procedure and the time-line.
I like its simplicity and pragmatism. A few small comments:
General Time-Line
It is not clear to me whether the timelines of chair and vice-chair are linked, or whether they are/can be separate. In other words: are they both selected as a pair, or are their terms independent?
In case the RIPE Chair resigns the RIPE Vice Chair takes on the role of RIPE Chair and promptly initiates this selection procedure.
I think this needs a bit of clarification (depending on the previous comment). Is a new procedure started for just the vice-chair, or for the pair?
In case the RIPE Vice Chair resigns the RIPE Chair selects a person to fill the role in consultation with the WG chairs collective.
I'm a bit uncomfortable with this. Why not start the selection procedure here? Cheers, and thanks for coming up with a good draft! Sander