Difference between revisions of "IESG Liaison"
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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
The [[IESG]] and the IAB have a close working relationship that requires joint meetings and discussions. There are two members of the IAB that sit on the IESG, the first being the IAB chair as a de-facto | The [[IESG]] and the IAB have a close working relationship that requires joint meetings and discussions. There are two members of the IAB that sit on the IESG, the first being the IAB chair as a de-facto member of the IESG, but does not take part in decisions made by the IESG (here after referred to as the IESG Liaison). They act primarily as an observer and occasionally offer IAB relevant perspectives as needed. | ||
=== Attendance === | === Attendance === | ||
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* the IESG retreat | * the IESG retreat | ||
* the iabiesg jabber channel | * the iabiesg jabber channel | ||
* the iesg jabber channel | |||
The IESG Liaison will not attend any IESG executive sessions | The IESG Liaison will not attend: | ||
* any IESG executive sessions | |||
* any other IESG confidential discussions | |||
=== Passing of Information === | === Passing of Information === | ||
The IESG Liaison is expected to capture information of interest to the IAB at IESG events and pass that back to the IAB via the IAB list(s) or at IAB meetings. Although this is likely to be done by the IAB chair as well, the IESG Liaison serves as a | The IESG Liaison is expected to capture information of interest to the IAB at IESG events and pass that back to the IAB via the IAB list(s) or at IAB meetings. Although this is likely to be done by the IAB chair as well, the IESG Liaison serves as a neutral third-party to double check that all relevant information is indeed reported and to accurately summarize the opinions of the IESG. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 12 February 2021
Additional information about the IAB liason to the IESG
This page describes some general advice beyond that listed the Liaison Shepherd Job Description page.
Purpose
The IESG and the IAB have a close working relationship that requires joint meetings and discussions. There are two members of the IAB that sit on the IESG, the first being the IAB chair as a de-facto member of the IESG, but does not take part in decisions made by the IESG (here after referred to as the IESG Liaison). They act primarily as an observer and occasionally offer IAB relevant perspectives as needed.
Attendance
The IESG Liaison is expected to attend:
- weekly IESG meetings
- IESG meetings at IETF conferences
- the IESG retreat
- the iabiesg jabber channel
- the iesg jabber channel
The IESG Liaison will not attend:
- any IESG executive sessions
- any other IESG confidential discussions
Passing of Information
The IESG Liaison is expected to capture information of interest to the IAB at IESG events and pass that back to the IAB via the IAB list(s) or at IAB meetings. Although this is likely to be done by the IAB chair as well, the IESG Liaison serves as a neutral third-party to double check that all relevant information is indeed reported and to accurately summarize the opinions of the IESG.