On 03/03/2013 05:00, IETF Chair wrote: ... > advance. Since this discussion could lead to a change in the IESG > requirements, the IESG encourages the community to take part in this > discussion so that any changes are based on broad community input. When there is a choice between nominating nobody, and nominating someone with excellent IETF experience and management skills, but who is not a recognised specialist in the narrow technical area concerned, I believe that standing advice to the NomCom should be to appoint such a candidate. Also the standing advice to the confirming body should be to confirm such a nominee. We are too hung up on our narrow specialisations in the IETF. Brian