Hi Ted, I have a few small questions. In-line. > > > Discussions on the requirements are ongoing on the IETF list. While we expect additional community discussions of future processes or models, we also want to take advantage of the time Heather’s courtesy provided as best we can. As a result, we believe we should begin the RFP process as set out in RFC 6635 now, with an aim to getting an RSE and a contract in place with sufficient transition time. Since the last running of this process, the IAOC has concluded and the IETF LLC taken shape, so we wanted to lay out to the community our understanding of that process with the IETF LLC in place. As with other aspects of the IAOC to LLC transition, the RSOC and IAB will aim for minimal change to the current process, and zero unexpected changes. That would give the following steps: > > 1) The RSOC prepares a statement of work based on RFC 6635 and previous RFPs. > > 2) The RSOC sends the SOW out for public comment. When (date) will this SoW be put out by the RSOC for public comment, and how long (weeks?) will the public comment last for? And at the end of that phase, will a treatment (summary report) of comments be published? > > If IAB members, the IAB, or the IETF LLC board have comments, they occur during this period. There is no separate review for them. > > 3) After the RSOC finalizes the SOW, it notifies the IAB, which requests the IETF LLC issue an RFP. How long will the RSOC take to finalise the SoW? Or better, what time mandate is being asserted? > > Note: this is not an approval step, just the mechanics of who has the token to turn this crank. > > 4) The RFP is issued by the IETF LLC. And how long will the IETF LLC board take to issue the RFP after the RSOC provides the SoW? > > 5) The RSOC, or a committee formed from within the RSOC, reviews the proposals and interviews candidates. Depending on the number of candidates this could involve steps for creating a short list before running interviews. > > 6) The RSOC recommends an appointment to the IAB. > > 7) The IAB approves the appointment, subject to contracting. > > 8) The IETF LLC negotiates a contract with the appointed RSE. > > 9) After timing is agreed, the new RSE is announced and a transition begins. What are the expected timeframes between 6, 7, 8, and 9? Cheers Terry
