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This document updates RFC 3777 by increasing the number 14 of Chairs to two to ensure gender parity. 16 Status of this Memo 18 This Internet-Draft is submitted to IETF in full conformance with the 19 provisions of BCP 78 and BCP 79. 21 Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering 22 Task Force (IETF), its areas, and its working groups. Note that 23 other groups may also distribute working documents as 24 Internet-Drafts. 26 Internet-Drafts are draft documents valid for a maximum of six months 27 and may be updated, replaced, or obsoleted by other documents at any 28 time. 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Code Components extracted from this document must 48 include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of 49 the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as 50 described in the Simplified BSD License. 52 Table of Contents 54 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 55 2. Updated Text from RFC 3777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 56 3. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 57 4. Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 58 5 IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 59 6 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 60 6.1 Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 61 6.2 Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 62 Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 64 1. Introduction 66 RFC 3777 [RFC3777] states that the Internet Society President 67 appoints the Chair of the Nominating Committee. This document 68 updates RFC 3777 [RFC3777] to allow the appointment of a man and a 69 woman as Nominating Committee Chairs. Having two Nominating 70 Committee Chairs of different gender ensures gender parity. 72 2. Updated Text from RFC 3777 74 The word "Chair" is replaced with the word "Chairs" throughout RFC 75 3777 [RFC3777] unless stated otherwise in this document. 77 RFC 3777 [RFC3777], Section 3, "General", Paragraph 4, is replaced as 78 follows: 80 The process officially begins with the announcement of the two 81 Chairs of the committee. The process officially ends when all 82 confirmed candidates have been announced. 84 Section 4, "Nominating Committee Selection", Paragraph 11 and 14 are 85 replaced as follows: 87 The nominating committee comprises at least two Chairs, 10 voting 88 volunteers, 3 liaisons, and an advisor. 90 The two Chairs are selected according to rules stated elsewhere in 91 this document. 93 Section 3, "General", Paragraph 20, 21 and 22, 23, 24, 25, are 94 replaced as follows: 96 The two Chairs of the nominating committee is responsible for 97 ensuring the nominating committee completes its assigned duties in 98 a timely fashion and performs in the best interests of the IETF 99 community. 101 The two Chair must be thoroughly familiar with the rules and 102 guidance indicated throughout this document. The two Chairs must 103 ensure the nominating committee completes its assigned duties in a 104 manner that is consistent with this document. 106 The two Chairs must attest by proclamation at a plenary session of 107 the First IETF that the results of the committee represent its 108 best effort and the best interests of the IETF community. 110 The two Chairs does not vote on the selection of candidates. 111 Although there is no term limit for serving in any IESG, IAB or 112 IAOC position, the nominating committee may use length of service 113 as one of its criteria for evaluating an incumbent. 115 The Internet Society President appoints the two Chairs, who must 116 meet the same requirements for membership in the nominating 117 committee as a voting volunteer. The two Chairs must not be of 118 the same gender. 120 The nominating committee Chairs must agree to invest the time 121 necessary to ensure that the nominating committee completes its 122 assigned duties and to perform in the best interests of the IETF 123 community in that role. 125 Section 3, "General", Paragraph 27, is replaced as follows: 127 The two Chairs, in consultation with the Internet Society 128 President, may appoint a temporary substitute for the Chair 129 position. 131 3. Security Considerations 133 The document makes changes to the IETF process. These changes will 134 not affect the security of the Internet. 136 4. Acknowledgements 138 The idea of having two Chairs of different gender was suggested by 139 Michael Richardson. 141 5 IANA Considerations 143 This document does not require IANA to take any action. 145 6 References 147 6.1 Normative References 149 6.2 Informative References 151 Authors' Addresses 153 S. Moonesamy 154 76, Ylang Ylang Avenue 155 Quatres Bornes 156 Mauritius 158 Email: sm+ietf@elandsys.com