>>>>> "Theodore" == Theodore Ts'o <tytso@xxxxxxx> writes: Theodore> Dave, Your proposal presuppose an assumption that the Theodore> best use of our AD resource is as procedural and process Theodore> assistant. Certainly we don't select for that in our Theodore> current nomcom process --- and I would argue that if Theodore> what we are looking for is more assistance at the Theodore> working group level for project management and process Theodore> management, perhaps the answer is that we ought to find Theodore> some sponsors who are willing to hire some professional Theodore> staff people to assist working groups that are full-time Theodore> process and procedural management experts. I have to second Ted's comments. I think one of the major benefits we get from ADs is that they have broad technical understanding across the IETF ; we should fine ways to use that expertise. _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf