Re: [Rfced-future] Suggested text for issues #56, #57, #61, #62

["Martin J. Dürst" <[e-mail]>]

On 2021-07-01 05:57, Brian E Carpenter wrote:
> On 01-Jul-21 07:40, Eliot Lear wrote:
>>
>> Here's the model, slightly tweaked, but the goal is not to wordsmith this model, but rather to explain the relationships with the RPC in particular (e.g., the first two bullets are really just there for completeness; we've covered that ground).  I don't think this text goes into the draft.  We need something that is a bit more elaborated.  But if
> people are comfortable with the general approach, then we have a good starting point to develop appropriate text.
>>
>>>    * The RSWG establishes policy, with input from the community, the RSAB, and the RSEA.
>>>    * The RSAB considers those proposals and approves or returns as appropriate.
>>>    * The RPC periodically reports to the RSAB on how it is implementing
> that policy.
>>>    * The RSEA provides expertise to the RPC and RSAB on how to implement the policy on an ongoing and operational basis, perhaps raising issues along the way for both the RSAB and community to consider.
> 
> Yes, I think that position's the RSEA's role nicely (and to my mind, fixes the name as RSA because the RSEA is clearly *not* in authority).

I'm somewhat worried here. While I agree with Martin Thomson (see 
separate mail) that it's the RSWG that establishes policy, I think it's 
important to mention that the RS[EA...] not only provides expertise on 
how to implement policy, but also on potential new policies, including 
proposing new policies by themselves. "perhaps raising issues" may have 
been written to include that, but in my view, it's quite weak.

Regards,   Martin.


>     Brian
> 
>>>
>>> If issues arise with particular policies, the RPC still brings them to
> the RSAB who interprets the policy, and provides interim guidance to the RPC, informing the RSWG of those interpretations.
>>>
>> Are there people who are generally uncomfortable with the overall approach?  Please discuss.
>>
>> Eliot
>>