Re: Possible extra "oral tradition" for draft-ietf-nomcom-rfc2727bis-01.txt

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

Given that

1. Section 3 Item 1 requires the NOMCOM to be presented with the desired
   qualifications along with the list of open positions;

2. Section 3 Item 7 requires the NOMCOM to interact with the
   confirming bodies during the confirmation process specifically to
   explain their rationale for their choice;

3. Section 5 Item 13 requires the NOMCOM to submit a testament as to
   what qualifications a candidate meets and, if the candidate does not
   meet the desired qualifications, must include a brief explanation of
   the difference;

Do you still think we need to add your comment to the Oral Tradition?

Jim




On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Brian E Carpenter wrote:

    In my experience, the confirming bodies don't attempt to second-guess
    the NomCom when it takes a controversial decision, but they
    really want to know why that decision was taken, ... and whether the
    NomCom consulted everybody they needed to. Rather than adding yet more
    formal requirements, how about an extra "oral tradition" in the Appendix?

    5. Most NomComs will have to make one or two very difficult or
       controversial decisions, and these are likely to lead to debate
       within the relevant confirming body. Although not a formal
       requirement, a NomCom is well advised to inform the confirming
       body of why and how they made the choice that they did in such cases,
       rather than waiting until the confirming body comes back with
       questions.