On 3/21/13 8:23 AM, Martin Rex wrote:
As I understand and see it, the IESG is running IETF processes,
is mentoring IETF processes (towards WG Chairs, BOFs, individuals
with complaints/appeals), and is trying to keep an eye on the
overall architecture, and put togethe the pieces from reviews
they obtain from their trusted reviewers, such as directorates.
They also gatekeep the work. If they don't believe that something
is a problem, whether it because it's outside of the experience or
expertise, or it really isn't a problem, it doesn't get chartered,
it doesn't get sponsored, and it doesn't get published. If
everybody serving that gatekeeper function comes from a similar
background (western white guy working for a large manufacturer)
it's going to tend to create certain biases in the work that's
taken on.
Melinda