Connect WG Chair Selection Process
The process for selecting a new chair, as agreed by the working group at RIPE 87, RIPE 75 and RIPE 72, is as follows:
- A call for interested parties is made on the WG mailing list at least every three years, or whenever needed.
- Interested parties have two weeks to make their interest known via the mailing list, or directly to the Chair(s).
- After two weeks, the Chair(s) ensure that all candidates are announced on the mailing list and issue a call for discussion.
- WG members express their approval or otherwise of the presented candidates.
- Two weeks after the call for discussion, the Chair(s) declare a decision, based on mailing list discussion, as they would do for a policy proposal.
The guidelines proposed at RIPE 69 still apply:
- Chairs are selected for a three-year term, after which the term automatically expires, unless the chairs are re-appointed by the working group.
- The selection process may take place in a staggered manner to ensure continuity.
- The aim is to have a minimum of two co-chairs.