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

[Brian E Carpenter <brian@hursley.ibm.com>]

Scott Brim wrote:
> 
> > 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.

It would certainly be good to add that to the rules.

But the ultimate judgement on process, implicitly at least, is made by the
approving bodies. So there is at least one bug (no ISOC Board liaison
to NomCom) even if we go that way. However, the underlying point is

- some say that exposing the list to the entire IETF will materially
  improve the information that NomCom gets, and therefore improve
  public confidence in the process

- others say that this isn't the case and that it will decrease the quality
  of the information and NomCom's ability to form a proper judgement

      Brian