[ipv6-wg] Chair replacement procedure for ipv6-wg

Hi all,

Since there was positive feedback and no objections on the list, and no 
objections in the meeting, I'm happy to say that we've adopted this 
procedure.

Best regards,
Dave

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> Note on Language: Throughout this document the word Chair shall be used
> for both Chairs and Co-Chairs.
>
> ** Introduction:
>
> This document outlines procedures dealing with the tenure of IPv6 RIPE
> Working Group Chairs.
>
> ** WG Chair Term:
>
> The term of a WG Chair is three years. A current chair may stand for
> re-selection at the end of their term. A WG Chair may resign
> voluntarily at any time.
>
> ** Selection of a WG Chair:
>
> WG Chair vacancies, along with a call for candidates, must be announced
> on the WG mailing list at least one month in advance of the date upon
> which the selection will be held. The announcement should set a closing
> date for candidates. A WG may request that a WG Chair vacancy be opened
> so long as the addition of a new Chair would not cause the number of
> Chairs of that WG to exceed three.
>
> WG Chairs are elected at WG sessions at RIPE meetings. Anyone physically
> present at the WG session is eligible to participate in the selection
> process.  The candidate does not need to be physically present at the WG
> session.
>
> If possible the Chair should be elected by acclamation by the WG or by
> consensus after discussion. If the result is unclear, then a secret
> ballot should be held. In the case of a ballot, votes will be counted by
> RIPE NCC Staff and/or Chairs of other WGs. The result will be determined
> by simple majority.
>
> ** Removal of a WG Chair:
>
> A WG Chair may be unable to fulfil their duties as described in this
> document or otherwise fail to serve the WG and the community. With the
> endorsement of a significant share of the WG, a vote of no confidence
> may be initiated.
>
> Before a vote of no confidence is taken, due effort should be made to
> address the issue(s) leading to the vote. The right of reply must be
> given to all parties involved in the procedure. If this effort fails to
> resolve the issue, the vote may proceed.
>
> The vote must be requested on the WG mailing list at least one week in
> advance of the WG Session at a RIPE meeting and should take place during
> the WG session. Anyone physically present at the WG session may take
> part in the vote. The vote should be conducted by secret ballot and
> votes counted by RIPE NCC Staff and/or WG Chairs of other WGs. The
> result will be determined by simple majority. If the vote of no
> confidence in a WG Chair is passed, the seat is vacated and the WG Chair
> is not eligible for stand for re-selection.
>
> ** No Chair:
>
> If a working group is left with no Chair, e.g. due to the resignation or
> removal of the sole WG Chair, then the WG may elect an interim WG Chair
> according to the selection procedures specified above, but with
> candidates nominated at the WG session. An interim WG Chair must resign
> at the next WG session, but may stand for re-selection.
>
> ** Staggered Introduction:
>
> For the purposes of staggering the introduction of this policy, in the
> case where all co-Chairs of a WG have served for more than the standard
> WG Chair term limit, an optional waiver is given to these WGs to allow
> them to schedule the automatic resignations of their Chairs over the two
> RIPE meetings immediately following the adoption of this policy. If the
> WG decides to avail of this waiver, it is the responsibility of the WG
> to decide in what order its co-Chairs should stand down.
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>
>
>

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