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Transitional RFC Series Editor

In 2009, efforts to hire a permanent RFC Series Editor led to the appointment of a Transitional RFC Series Editor, focusing on continuity and community input. The method involves learning and updating job descriptions and RFC guidelines, with engagement from key stakeholders. The goal is to ensure a smooth transition and reach community consensus on the future of the role.

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Transitional RFC Series Editor

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  1. Transitional RFC Series Editor Methods and Goals Glenn Kowack Transitional RFC Series Editor Wednesday, 24 March 2010 IETF 77, Anaheim, CA

  2. Background • 2009 - effort made to hire permanent RFC Series Editor • Alternate approach reached by IAB • Transitional RFC Series Editor Job Description (4 November 2009) • TRSE Started 1 March 2010 • Bob Braden still iRSE until 19 April 2010

  3. Method • Maintain Continuity of Editorial Operations • Learn • Do the RSE Job for an extended period • Critical unknown #1: what is the content of the job? • Obtain community input • Critical unknown #2: what is the structure of community opinion; is a consensus readily available? • Deliverables • Update RSE job description • Update RFC 5620 - “RFC Series & RFC Editor” • Make recommendations: recruitment, selection, & hiring processes

  4. More on Method • Engage with • Bob Braden, RFC Editorial staff, RSAG (RFC Series Advisory Group) • Be sure to • have the big picture • Be certain we’ve extracted all the important parts and subtleties

  5. Structure Structured to provide • Sufficient calendar time • Sufficient experience to not limit the completeness of the proposal(s) nor to force a particular solution

  6. Schedule • Target: call for RSE nominees during IETF 79 Beijing • Allows for exposure to most RSE activities, including 2 IETF meetings • Success possible only if community consensus can be reached • Challenge to community: provide input to reach consensus by Sept-Oct 2010

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