Brian suggests: Maybe we need a much more restricted right of appeal. Strawperson: Decisions of the IAOC are subject to appeal exclusively on the grounds that they have materially damaged correct execution of the IETF standards process [RFC2026]. They follow the appeals process applicable to the standards process. Matters outside the standards process such as staff, budget and contractual matters are not subject to such appeal. works for me Scott _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf