[Rfced-future] RSAB membership (was Re: Consensus check: Issue 22 – new stream for RFC Editor)

[Eliot Lear <[e-mail]>]

Hi,

On 25.06.21 23:42, Brian E Carpenter wrote:
> Yes, you're correct; so the IESG and IRSG should each pick
> a regular participant, but presumably a deputy could attend
> if necessary.


Here is what the text says:

    The voting members of the RSAB shall be as follows:

    o  One delegate representing the IETF stream, appointed by the IESG

    o  One delegate representing the IAB stream, appointed by the IAB

    o  The IRTF Chair, representing the IRTF stream

    o  The Independent Submissions Editor [RFC8730]

    o  The RFC Series Editor/Advisor

This means that the text in the draft is aligned with reality. My 
suggestion is that we be explicit about term duration for the IESG and 
IAB members, and whether they can be replaced mid term. The issue with 
replacing someone mid term is that it takes a while for someone to learn 
the job.

So maybe something like this:

NEW:

    "The IAB and IESG delegates shall serve for one year renewable
    terms.  Should a delegate become unavailable, the appointing body
    MAY replace that individual to complete the term."

This allows transitions to align with any membership changes within 
those bodies.

Eliot