If this were another region, I might agree. Solving problems we don't currently have is a distraction. 

I like the proposed approach. It is simple and provides opportunity for change and provides for continuity.  I'm in favor of it. 

Best, 

-M<







On Sep 15, 2014, at 14:38, "Scott Leibrand" <scottleibrand@gmail.com> wrote:

Who determines whether consensus on a new chair has been reached?  If a vocal minority objects to replacing the current chair and blocks consensus on a new one, does that mean he could continue chairing the WG indefinitely?

-Scott

On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Sander Steffann <sander@steffann.nl> wrote:
Hello working group,

The collective of RIPE working group chairpersons has decided that each RIPE
working group should have some rules regarding the re-selection of the
chairs. Gert and I have come up with the following:

 The RIPE Address Policy Working Group should attempt to maintain two
 Chairpersons whenever possible. Once per year one of the chairs will
 offer to stand down to allow new candidates to become chair. This will be
 announced by sending an email to the working group mailing list at least
 two weeks before the start of a RIPE meeting. Anybody is allowed to
 volunteers for the chair position, including the chair who offered to
 stand down. At the next RIPE meeting those present at the working group
 session will determine by consensus who will take the available chair
 position. If no consensus can be reached in the working group session
 then the current chairs will stay to ensure the continued stability of
 the working group.

 Those who volunteer to chair the RIPE Address Policy Working Group should
 be aware of the responsibilities and work this involves. A generic
 description of the responsibilities of a RIPE working group chair can be
 found in RIPE-542 (http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-542). Address policy
 working group chairs are also expected to coordinate with the RIPE NCC
 Registration Services department on issues and/or questions arising in the
 either the working group or the RIPE NCC regarding address policy.

As working group chairs are usually determined by consensus during the working
group session at a RIPE meeting we will also determine consensus on this
procedure there. Therefore please provide your feedback before or at the next
RIPE meeting: RIPE 69 in London.

Sincerely,
Gert & Sander