Re: [ietf-nomcom] Experiment in "full transparency"

[S Moonesamy <[e-mail]>]

Hi John,
At 09:24 AM 12-11-2017, John C Klensin wrote:
>I think this is true.  At the same time, having liaisons present
>who explain "how things work" in the relevant bodies creates an
>inherent bias toward keeping them working that way, possibly as
>well as reinforcing some tendencies toward returning incumbents
>(if only in the interest of stability and continuity).

It seems that it is not clear whether the non-member of NomCom serves 
as a liaison or an advisor.  Is it up to the liaison to tell NomCom: 
"don't pay too much attention to what is written; this is how things 
actually work" and implying that it should be kept like that?

>I have similar concerns about liaisons participating in
>interviews.  Depending on dynamics within the leadership bodies
>(not just the one a particular liaison comes from) those
>liaisons may bring strong biases for or against an incumbent to
>the interview or reports to the rest of the Nomcom about the
>interview as well as insights into how an incumbent is or is not
>effective and how they play well with others.

Is there a rationale for a liaison to participate in a NomCom 
interview?  I don't have a strong opinion about whether where it 
causes a bias for or against an incumbent as it is up to NomCom 
members to make the decision(s).

Regards,
S. Moonesamy