Re: [Cfrg] Requesting removal of CFRG co-chair

[Brian Weis <[e-mail]>]

On Dec 24, 2013, at 11:16 AM, Tom Ritter <[e-mail]> wrote:

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> On Dec 24, 2013 1:45 PM, "Brian Weis" <[e-mail]> wrote:
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> > On Dec 24, 2013, at 4:02 AM, Trevor Perrin <[e-mail]> wrote:
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> > [snip]
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> > > Has there ever been an open process for CFRG chairs?  I think you and
> > > Ran Canetti were appointed at the beginning of CFRG, and then you
> > > appointed Kevin as Ran's replacement with no call for other
> > > candidates.  Is that right?
> >
> > I'm appalled that now this discussion has apparently been reduced to
> > a thinly veiled hint at conspiracy and/or collusion. Sheesh. Get to
> > know IRTF process, please.
> 
> I did not interpret it as a reference to conspiracy, rather a note of the lack of opportunity to raise objections, ask for volunteers, or nominations. I'm not familiar with the actual appointment in question, it's likely Kevin was an active participant that, aside from his employer, made sense. But, if there was no opportunity to raise concern/conflict of interest, this lack of opportunity to provide input is worth noting. Not that it means conspiracy, just that it makes this conversation all the more relevant (as there is no 'you could have replied to this thread' argument).
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> -tom
> 

As has been stated, IRTF work is done by individuals and are volunteers. A certain level of trust is required in those volunteers required in order to have an effective organization. The relevant trust here is that the CFRG co-chair, the IRTF Chair and the IAB at the time the decision was made made a well informed decision. If I recall correctly, the CFRG was not very active at that time and the leadership made the best decision they could. It is not useful to go back and question their decision making process unless you are questioning the honesty and competency  of the responsible people of the time. This is what I find objectionable. That's just more witch hunting.

There has always been on opportunity to raise objections to the decision made, and indeed now it has happened. The appropriate process is being followed but only if it stays focused.

Brian