Re: RFC Series Editor Resignation

[Stewart Bryant <[e-mail]>]

I really do not think that this is a discussion that should take place 
in a public forum like this.

There is much that both parties may legitimately wish to keep private in 
situations such as this.

- Stewart



On 19/06/2019 14:15, Henrik Levkowetz wrote:
> Hi Sarah,
> 
> On 2019-06-19 00:55, Sarah B wrote:
>> Hello,
> 
>> 	The RSOC, as required every two years, recently undertook a
>> review of the RFC Series Editor contract, the base term of which is
>> scheduled to end this year.   Although the RSOC had recommended
>> renewing the RFC Series Editor (RSE) contract for another two years,
>> and then put the contract back out to bid in 2021 expressly for the
>> purposes of refining our RFP process, Heather Flanagan, the current
>> RFC Series Editor (RSE), has informed the RSOC, IAB, and IETF LLC
>> that she does not intend to renew the RSE contract, which is set to
>> conclude at the end of this calendar year. She has indicated that she
>> is willing to work through a transition period in the first months of
>> next year, to support a smooth hand-over of duties to a new RSE.
> 
> Did the RSE indicate that she did not intend to renew before you informed
> her that you were going to put the contract out for bid in 2021, or
> as a result of you informing her about the early re-bid?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 	Henrik
> 
>> 	The RSOC and IAB are grateful for that courtesy and for Heather's
>> many years of service as RSE.  We look forward to working with her
>> during the transition process, which will result in a Request For
>> Proposals, as has been the case during other contract awards. We hope
>> that the community joins us in expressing their appreciation of her
>> work on behalf of the community and in working to ensure a smooth
>> transition.
>>
>> Kind regards, Sarah Banks For the RSOC, in coordination with the IAB
>>
>