On 03/03/2013 05:00, IETF Chair wrote:
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advance. Since this discussion could lead to a change in the IESG
requirements, the IESG encourages the community to take part in this
discussion so that any changes are based on broad community input.
When there is a choice between nominating nobody, and nominating someone
with excellent IETF experience and management skills, but who is not a
recognised specialist in the narrow technical area concerned, I believe
that standing advice to the NomCom should be to appoint such a candidate.
Also the standing advice to the confirming body should be to confirm
such a nominee.
We are too hung up on our narrow specialisations in the IETF.
Brian