Re: [Rfced-future] Issue 151: Consultation / Approval for RSCE Selection committee

[Michael StJohns <[e-mail]>]

On 1/8/2022 3:44 AM, Eliot Lear wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've opened a separate issue on the discussion that John Klensin 
> initiated regarding how the selection committee has formed.  At this 
> time, I would like to ask if others believe that there is a concern.  
> If not, we will not make any changes.
>
> To review, John has proposed that the RSAB be consulted once the ED 
> has a proposed search committee.  I suggested that the consultation 
> could occur earlier.  Jay pointed out that any such change would delay 
> hiring of the RSCE and didn't think the change was necessary, as he is 
> consulting this group.
>
> One way forward might be that we put together a proposal in the RSWG 
> to address this point, so that we can get on with the hiring.  That 
> would of course require rough consensus and approval.
>
> Another way forward might be that the text doesn't become operative 
> until after the RSWG and RSAB are formed.
>
> There may be other ways forward.  Please indicate your preference.
>
> Eliot
>
>
I'd like to resolve this in favor of having the RSAB (or initially the 
stream managers as I think Brian suggested) having the option to chime 
in with the LLC formation of the selection committee.  Doing so covers 
the case where we end up with the possibility of a volunteer RSCE where 
there isn't a lot for the LLC to do on the back end (e.g., 
contracting).  Long term we've told the LLC to focus on the business 
aspects of the IETF, and having at least the possibility of non-LLC 
input into the pre-selection process seems to me to make some sense 
regardless of whether the RSCE is hired or a volunteer.

I don't think this needs to be any more formal than an hour long chat 
between the RSAB and the ED/LLC Board on the ED's general approach to 
the process.  And then letting that go forward.  E.g. less specificity 
is a plus.

Later, Mike