The call for nominations for the RFC Editor model evolution program chairs has been extended until Monday, 2020-02-24 at 2000 UTC, in order to widen the current applicant pool. > In response to the recent series of public meetings on the evolution > of the RSE role, the IAB recently circulated a proposed charter for a > program on evolving the RFC Editor model: > <https://www.rfc-editor.org/pipermail/rfc-interest/2019-December/011099.html>. > > As that charter notes, the intent is for this program to be modeled on > an IETF working group, using its mailing list to develop and validate > consensus among the participants. While there will be an IAB program > lead acting as a liaison to the IAB for logistical matters, the IAB is > seeking chairs from outside the IAB. These chairs will set the > detailed agenda, manage the program, and call consensus among the > participants. The IAB currently expects to appoint two chairs, but may > choose three if appropriate. > > If you are interested in serving in this role, please send a short > email message to iab-chair@xxxxxxx and execd@xxxxxxx with your > motivation and information concerning your familiarity with IETF > working groups or similar processes. The deadline for volunteering is > Monday, 2020-02-24 at 2000 UTC. The IAB will then solicit public > comments on the candidates. > > The IAB intends to make a decision on this appointment in time to have > the program meet at IETF 107 with these chairs in place.
