Re: [ietf-nomcom] NomCom 2023 Extension of Nomination Period to 2023-10-12

[Martin Thomson <[e-mail]>]

On Fri, Sep 29, 2023, at 05:28, John C Klensin wrote:
> While I probably would not have phrased things that way Mike
> did, I think it has been clear since the beginning of the Nomcom
> model that job descriptions provided by the IESG or other bodies
> are advisory to the Nomcom, not rigid requirements.

This indicates to me some level of acceptance with the proposed course of action.

The IESG have indicated, after community consultation, that they wish to adopt a new organizational structure that they believe will aid them in accomplishing the task they are entrusted with (make the IETF function effectively).

The NomCom have been given guidance on the sort of characteristics that people might need in order to help the IESG do that.  We will consider that guidance - along the input we receive from others in the community - in selecting an IESG slate to present to the IAB for confirmation.

I am interpreting Mike's concern as being grounded in a desire to avoid extreme outcomes if this process is left unchecked.  Yes, if we had an IESG comprised solely of dog catching professionals, the Internet might suffer for it (might).  As established in this thread, these consultations, the confirmation process, and the NomCom process as a whole would seem to each act to as a remedy against that sort of extreme outcome.

On that note, I encourage people to please provide feedback to the NomCom about how you think we should be selecting people for these positions.

Cheers,
Martin