Re: [ietf-nomcom] NomCom 2023 IETF Chair/GEN AD Term Reset Proposal

Can we nominate someone who has been chair before?

Hesham

On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, 12:07 AM NomCom Chair 2023 <nomcom-chair-2023@ietf.org>
wrote:

> All,
>
> In discussions of the process for replacing Lars as IETF chair, it was
> observed that the IETF chair role is exceptional. With the vacancy coming
> at the March IETF, it is possible that the term could be reset.
>
> According to Section 3.5 of RFC 8713, when filling a vacancy of precisely
> one year, the new term is a single year. Though this does not apply in this
> case, a vacancy that occurs after the meeting results in a term that is
> almost three years.
>
> For other positions, it is necessary to ensure that the usual cadence of
> replacements remains synchronised with other appointments to the same
> position. The IETF chair has no such need.
>
> In requesting that the NomCom fill this vacancy, the IESG have expressed a
> preference for a two year term. However, this would deviate from the
> documented process.
>
> The question therefore:
>     Should the cycle of appointments for IETF chair (GEN AD) be reset?
>
> If the term is reset in 2024, someone selected for IETF chair would have a
> two year term. Subsequent IETF chairs would then be selected for 2026 and
> subsequent even-numbered years thereafter, or until a similar reset occurs.
>
> The NomCom would like to solicit community feedback on this suggestion.
> Input on this process is welcome over the next month at
> ietf-nomcom@ietf.org, ending on 2023-10-20.  As the responsible body for
> RFC 8713, the IESG will be responsible for judging consensus and whether
> this process variation is acceptable to the community.
>
> If the community does not reach consensus, the rules in RFC 8713 will be
> followed strictly. The next IETF chair will be seated for one year.  The
> possibility of term variation will be made known to prospective nominees as
> part of the upcoming call for nominations.
>
> Martin Thomson
> nomcom-chair-2023@ietf.org
>
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