Issues that need addressing

Kurt D. Zeilenga Kurt@OpenLDAP.org
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 23:54:01 -0800


At 11:15 PM 2002-11-11, john.loughney@nokia.com wrote:
>> third very clear topic....
>> 
>> what should the IETF be doing?
>> ie what work to take on, what work to turn away, who decides that...
>
>I am not unhappy with the current state of affairs.  I think that the
>chartering process seems to be working, but I would suggest that we do 
>some fate sharing between the IESG member accepting a new WG and
>the WG itself.  What I mean is that if someone does support a new
>WG, they need to be sure to engage in the WG process, at key points.
>I'm thinking of something along the lines of mentoring, etc.  This
>will ensure that the WG gets off to a good start and stays on track.

I'm basically fine with the WG chartering process as well...
though I would like to see produce narrowly chartered WGs.
I'm more concerned by the apparent reluctance to conclude
WGs which have gone awry.

Kurt