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

[Brian E Carpenter <[e-mail]>]

On 28-Jun-21 19:00, Eliot Lear wrote:
> 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.

Yes, that works for me. I think the language should also allow for one-off replacements if someone is off sick or whatever.
"Temporary replacements MAY be made in case of sickness etc."

   Brian

    Brian