ietf-nomcom message

Subject: Re: IESG Issue 5

Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 08:35:40 -0700
From: Dave Crocker <dhc@dcrocker.net>

>> Question: Should WG chairs be added to the list of those who should be  
>> consulted?
SB> YES!!!!
SB> the idea that the nomcom can reasonabally evaluate a sitting AD without
SB> talking to the WG chairs is plain silly


In fact, working group editors often have the content-related interactions
with area directors.

One of the serious difficulties caused by nominee anonymity is that others
with direct knowledge about a candidate cannot know to offer their insight.



d/
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 Dave Crocker <dcrocker-at-brandenburg-dot-com>
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References:
- IESG Issue 5
  - From: Scott Bradner <sob@harvard.edu>