I propose the following as a mission statement for the IETF:
IETF is a technical protocol standards organization. Its principal goals
are:
To create open, technical standards that will be useful to and
adopted by the world internet communtity and the public at large.
To identify current and emerging protocol requirements, and share
best practices.
To facliitate the participation of all affected and interested
parties and develop consensus.
To solicit the input of a diverse group of interests and
participants in the formation of protocol standards.
To provide a fair and open process whereby any party that believes
it has been treated unfairly has the right to appeal.
To work with suppliers, consortia, and other standards bodies to
develop consensus and facilitate interoperability.