At 04:23 PM 11-10-2020, IETF Executive Director wrote:
The IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) has drafted a proposed IETF
LLC Community Engagement Policy [1] that sets out how IETF LLC
board, staff and contractors will engage with the IETF community, including
* what involvement board, staff and contractors may have in the the
development of RFCs;
* what engagement they may have with the NomCom;
* How the IETF LLC seeks community feedback;
* What mechanisms the IETF LLC uses for community engagement.
The policy proposes a new mailing list ietf-admin@xxxxxxxx for the
discussion of IETF LLC related matters.
The purpose of this proposed policy is unclear as it covers conflict
of interest and conduct. It could be interpreted as a policy against
a "speak up" culture. Did the IETF LLC consider updating the
existing conflict of interest and code of conduct policies instead of
creating another policy?
Is there a list of individuals who are formally authorized to act on
behalf of the IETF LLC?
Why is the IETF LLC specifying that the policy would be applicable
for Association Management Solutions personnel when it is already
covered under "Work Standards"?
Does the "occasionally include contributing to or authoring RFCs"
statement conflict with the Intellectual Property clause in existing contracts?
Why is Association Management Solutions being asked to be supportive
and helpful?
Why are there urgent consultations?
Why is the IETF LLC so concerned about staff or contractors
retaliating against a LLC board member that it has to include that in
the proposed policy?
The "clear potential for a conflict of interest" in the "NomCom"
section does not make sense as it is not applicable to a process.
Why is an IETF LLC blog post an event for ietf-announce?
Regards,
S. Moonesamy
