Re: What is the problem [was Re: SUMMARY: publish list of nominees?]

[Scott Brim <swb@employees.org>]

> From: "Marshall Rose" <mrose+internet.ietf.nomcom@dbc.mtview.ca.us>
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 5:05 PM


> you seem to equate adult supervision with being in charge. it isn't.
> it's considerably more subtle and valuable. (of course, one of the
> ex-officio's is the chair of the nomcom.)
>
> the idea behind having the four there is that you have another set of
> checks and balances between the different organizations and personnel.
> (in addition, of course, to having folks there who can answer
> questions about how the bodies operate and provide pointers to lots of
> resources...
>
> so, i'm back to "no change is needed".

If we could give the ex officio members the responsibility of keeping the
process superb, in writing, that might be all we need.