Re: What I was trying to say in the plenary last week

[James M Galvin <galvin+ietf-nomcom@eListX.com>]

SPEAKING FOR MYSELF (not as editor):

On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, Theodore Tso wrote:

    The one argument I've heard against making the candidates name public
    which I consider to be a very good one, is that it might deter
    potential candidates from being willing to put their names into the
    hat.  For example, if the incumbent is popular, someone might not be
    willing to have it publically know that he/she was willing to be
    considered as an alternative to the incumbent.  That's a valid
    concern, and I'm not sure how to address it.

As a community, we need to make this a non-issue.  I believe a NOMCOM
should always consider replacing an incumbent.  In fact, personally I
would consider a NOMCOM derelict in its duty if it did not at least
consider replacing an incumbent.  Thus, there should be no downside to
being listed along side a favored incumbent.  It is due diligence.

However, I also have no problem with a prospective nominee who does not
wish to unseat an incumbent.  If an individual is satisfied with the
performance of an incumbent *and* does not wish to replace them that is
their perogative.  It would be wrong to hold that against them in any
way.

Jim
(speaking for myself)