Re: [codec] WG Review: Internet Wideband Audio Codec (codec)

[Russ Housley <[e-mail]>]

>> I see absolutely no good reason not to start the work and do
>> negotiations with other SDOs on the side.
>
> That is thw way these joint bodies are usually formed (at least the
> MPEG/ITU-T ones).  The group(s) form, and begin their
> work.(independently)  In parallel the chairs and SDO management work out
> the joint body organization.  It is easiest if the discussions on joint
> body organization begin as soon as possible.

My experience is different.  When the IETF works with another SDO, the 
final steps in approval are extremely painful.  The IETF process does 
not meld well with others, and the result is that getting the exact same 
words published by both organizations is a near deadlock experience.  It 
has been done, but only because of heroic efforts by chairs and editors. 
  For this reason, I prefer a situation where one SDO runs their own 
process and the result is submitted to partners after the words are 
final.  Of course, collaboration during the development of the document 
is most welcome, but the process rules of one SDO are governing the 
development.

Russ