RE: [gnso-consensus-wg] Some Thoughts on the Bicameral Model

["Gomes, Chuck" <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In the case of NomCom selection of a slate of candidates for possible WG
chairs, it would need to be communicated clearly upfront that the roles
would happen over time on an as needed basis, so it would have to be
handled differently than the normal NomCom process.
 
Chuck


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                        >* The NomCom role in this regard could be
combined
                        
                        >with identifying possible chairs for working
groups.
                        
                        
                        Yes, another good function for Nomcom.
Independence will be absolutely essential and that is nomcom's only
value-added. No need to connect this to the Chair, however.
                        
                        [Gomes, Chuck] My thinking here was as follows:
The NomCom could be tasked with identifying a slate of candidates that
could be used for the Council to select the Council chair, WG chairs and
other leadership positions where neutrality is needed.  The candidates
in the pool could be evaluated depending on the needs for the specific
position to fill. 


        I just can't see this working. If I were to put my name in and
did not win a position, perhaps I may submit my name for a later round
(although based on the comments I have seen related to the NomCom, the
typical response is to simply walk away).
        
        Under our current rules, there is a vail of confidentiality, and
the names of those who applied but did not win are not announced.
        
        Back to not being selected for a definite position, at that
point, my guess is that they will accept the loss and go on to other
things. It is quite unclear that most candidates will warrant that they
will stay on call, waiting to be called in from the sidelines for a
position of unknown duration that they may or may not be interested in,
and they may or may not have the technical knowledge to carry out.
        
        Alan