Network Working Group D. Crocker
Internet-Draft Brandenburg InternetWorking
Updates: BCP10 (if approved) J. Galvin
Intended status: BCP Afilias USA
Expires: April 28, 2013 October 25, 2012
RFC 3777 Update for Vacancies
draft-ietf-genarea-bcp10upd-01
Abstract
BCP 10 (RFC 3777) specifies IETF processes for selection,
confirmation and recall of appointees to IETF positions. It also
refers to the mechanism of resignation as part of a sequence that
moves a sitting member to a new IETF position. However it does not
more generally deal with vacancies created by resignation, death or
uncontested, sustained absence from participation. This update to
BCP 10 specifies procedures for handling vacancies.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1. Draft changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Changes to RFC 3777 (BCP 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Mid-Term Vacancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1. Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2. Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3. Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. References - Normative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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1. Introduction
[RFC3777] (BCP 10) specifies IETF processes for selection,
confirmation and recall of appointees to IETF positions. It also
refers to the mechanism of resignation as part of a sequence that
moves a sitting member to a new IETF position. However it does not
more generally deal with vacancies created by resignation, death or
uncontested, sustained absence from participation. This update to
RFC 3777 specifies procedures for handling vacancies.
1.1. Draft changes
NOTE TO RFC EDITOR: Remove this section prior to publication.
o "For vacancies due to death or resignation..." - slight wording
tweak.
o "Extended Last Call" - changed to cite RFC 2026 and match its use
of the label.
o "For a contested, sustained absence,..." - reworded
2. Changes to RFC 3777 (BCP 10)
BCP 10 is modified as follows:
o A new section is added, containing the text of the Mid-Term
Vacancy (Section 3) section, below.
3. Mid-Term Vacancy
The process of filling a mid-term vacancy is specified in Section 5
of [RFC3777](BCP10).
3.1. Definition
A mid-term vacancy occurs in the IAB, IESG or IAOC when a sitting
member of that body ceases to participate in its activities. Vacancy
can occur due to death, resignation, or sustained absence.
3.2. Determination
The IETF body of which the sitting member is a part will determine
that the sitting member has vacated their position. In the case of
vacancy due to uncontested, sustained absence, the body will make
multiple different queries to the member, to determine the cause and
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likely duration of the absence. If the member who is at issue
contests the determination that they have vacated the position, the
existing Member Recall process, as specified in Section 7 of
[RFC3777], is required.
A two-thirds majority vote of the IETF body is needed to determine
that a vacancy exists.
3.3. Confirmation
For vacancies due to death or resignation, no further action is
required before declaring the seat vacant.
For vacancies due to uncontested, sustained absence, the IETF body
making that determination will issue an extended Last-Call Section
9.1, RFC 2026 [RFC2026] to the community. The Last Call will explain
the basis for declaring the position vacant and include a summary of
efforts to contact the member to resolve the issue.
The results of the Last Call are assessed by the IETF body, with a
two-thirds vote of the body.
4. Security Considerations
This document carries no security concerns.
5. References - Normative
[RFC2026] Bradner, S., "The Internet Standards Process -- Revision
3", RFC 2026, BCP 9, October 1996.
[RFC3777] Galvin, J., Ed., "IAB and IESG Selection, Confirmation,
and Recall Process: Operation of the Nominating and Recall
Committees", RFC 3777, BCP 10, June 3004.
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Authors' Addresses
Dave Crocker
Brandenburg InternetWorking
675 Spruce Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
USA
Phone: +1.408.246.8253
Email: dcrocker@bbiw.net
J. Galvin
Afilias USA
300 Welsh Road, Bldg 3, Ste 105
Horsham, PA 19044
USA
Phone: +1-215-706-5715
Email: galvin+ietf@elistx.com
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