[dns-wg] proposal for appointment/removal of WG co-chairs

Jim,

Nice, simple, straightforward guidance for well behaving people. Love it.


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> [1] The DNS WG will have N co-chairs. N will normally be 2 or 3, as
> determined by the WG. 
> 
> [2] A co-chair will serve a term of N years, where N is the number
> of co-chairs. Terms will be staggered so that one term expires every
> year. A co-chair cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

Why restrict strictly to 2 consecutive terms?  If WG and chairs are
happy, why not keep them? (esp. if there are no other candidates)


> [3] The WG will be given adequate notice that a co-chair's term is
> ending and to invite applications for that position. Anyone can
> volunteer for appointment.

Can one be volonteered? (in case someone needs a gentle nudge)

> [4] At the end of a co-chair's term, the WG will decide by consensus 
> who is appointed to the available co-chair position. In the event of a
> tie, the consensus tied candidates will draw lots.
> 
> [5] The WG may decide by consensus to remove a WG co-chair at any time.

This may be the only point where I think something close to a majority
is enough: if about half of the membership does no longer approve a
co-chair, he may not longer be fit to play that role.


> [6] Consensus will be determined on the DNS WG mailing list. The consensus
> judgement will be made by the serving WG co-chair(s) and will exclude the
> co-chair who is the subject of that consensus judgement.
> 
> [7] Any appeal over a consensus decision will be heard by the RIPE Chair
> (or their deputy) whose decision shall be final.


Gilles

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