Re: Proposal from mstjohns: Pre-approval of RFC 2727bis

[Harald Tveit Alvestrand <harald@alvestrand.no>]

So far, we have:

- Ted suggesting that we tell the nomcom to enforce the new rules on 
selection only. With Thomas suggesting that going halfway is process-maniac 
bait.
- Thomas suggesting we should lift the discusses and approve the document 
today, and then get it fixed (either after approval but before publication, 
or in a new revision cycle). I am uncertain about the procedural goodness 
of making substantial changes to a document after approval.
- Leslie suggesting that the "rules to follow" need to be posted in a 
non-expiring place. That's relatively easy to do.
- Fred (representing the ISOC board) saying that he personally thinks using 
the new rules is the Right Thing.
- Nobody saying NO to the proposal I put forward.

and we still have to resolve this today (Thursday) if Rich is to change his 
procedure.

I feel that I have to hear from Lynn saying that she thinks it's possible 
to do so. But I still think that an extraordinary instruction to the nomcom 
chair, and regular approval of the document after fixing, may be the best 
thing for the IETF.

I have a scheduled call with Lynn later today. I'll discuss it with her 
then.

          Harald