Adrian,

On Sep 12, 2010, at 6:22 AM, Adrian Farrel wrote:

> Bob,
> 
> Since you ask...
> 
> This looks good.

Thanks.

> The only nit I can pick is with 5.1
> 
> The BCP calls for rules on expenses to be published.
> The "rule" you are publishing is that the IAOC and/or its chair can determine 
> the expenses it pays to members of the IAOC "for exceptional cases only."
> 
> I have absolutely no doubt of the integrity of the IAOC and its chair, but 
> this rule is somewhat vague and open to interpretation. It is like using the 
> word "appropriate" in a protocol spec!
> 
> Could you look at qualifying this in some way to scope the exceptional 
> circumstances. Perhaps payment of expenses would be made only if the payment 
> has been agreed before the expense was incurred?

As the text says, it is for "exceptional cases".  This is from BCP101.  I am in 
my second term on the IAOC and can't remember a case of this being used.  My 
understanding of the intent of the text in BCP101 was that it could be used in 
a manner similar to the IETF and IAB chairs discretionary funds.  For example, 
to pay for travel expenses for an IAOC member who didn't have any other support 
to attend a meeting.  Would it help if we said that?  

I am somewhat hesitant to create detailed rules for something that hasn't 
happened to date.

Bob


> 
> Cheers,
> Adrian
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Hinden" <[email protected]>
> To: "IETF discussion list" <[email protected]>
> Cc: "Bob Hinden" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 5:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Revised IAOC Administrative Procedures draft
> 
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> To date, I have not seen any comments.  The IAOC is putting this on it's 
>> agenda for our call next week.
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 12, 2010, at 5:56 PM, Bob Hinden wrote:
>> 
>>> The IAOC solicits feedback on the revised Administrative Procedures draft 
>>> that is attached.
>>> 
>>> An early draft was sent to the community for comment on 28 May 2010. Many 
>>> comments received were about how this relates to BCP101, if the IAOC was 
>>> changing BCP101, creating new rules, or clarifying areas where BCP101 was 
>>> not clear.  The attached draft should clarify these comments.
>>> 
>>> In most cases, it includes the relevant BCP101 text and then describes how 
>>> the IAOC is implementing this.  There are a few cases where BCP101 does not 
>>> provide specific guidance.  In these cases the Administrative Procedures 
>>> describes what the IAOC is doing as BCP101 requires.
>>> 
>>> The first paragraph of the Administrative Procedures states:
>>> 
>>>  RFC 4071 (BCP 101) is the governing authority for IASA, the IAOC and
>>>  the IAD. It contains clear direction and guidance, but not all the
>>>  details required for the day-to-day operation of the IETF
>>>  Administrative Support Activity. BCP 101 section 3.4 specifically
>>>  tasks the IAOC to decide the details about its decision-making rules
>>>  and making them public. These Procedures are in response to that
>>>  requirement, and are further intended to provide clarity for the IAOC
>>>  and IAD in the execution of operational responsibilities. Further,
>>>  these procedures are not intended to change BCP 101; that would
>>>  require another BCP in accordance with section 2.4.
>>> 
>>> We hope this version resolves the concerns raised about the earlier version.
>>> 
>>> Bob Hinden
>>> IAOC Chair
>>> 
>>> p.s. I will be on vacation starting next week and will respond to comments 
>>> when I return.
>>> 
>>> <IAOC Administrative Procedures 8-13-2010.pdf>
>>> 
>>> 
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