OpenC2 Technical Committee,
The co-chairs have been discussing a proposed standing rule for our technical committee to define the duration of a co-chair's term. Currently, the OASIS procedures define at most two co-chairs for a technical committee or subcommittee, however the length
of a co-chair's term is undefined.
A proposal was made to adopt a standing rule. The rule would:
- Define the length of the term as two years,
- Offset the terms by 12 months for the two co-chairs so that an election is held for one of them every 12 months.
- The TC would hold open elections every 12 months for all TC and SC chairs whose terms are up.
- All TC members (including incumbents) are eligible for nomination for an office (i.e. the current officer is not term limited)
- In the event of a vacancy (such as a co-chair step down prior to the conclusion of their term), a replacement will be elected to complete the term.
I think scheduled elections will provide a greater opportunity for diverse members to become co-chairs and infuse the effort with new perspectives. I think the offset will build in continuity of operations.
Among the co-chairs, I have heard no objections to the proposed standing rule (in fact those who have shared their opinion are supportive) and I took the liberty of asking Chet Ensign if it would be OK from an OASIS perspective. OASIS does not have an
issue if we adopt a standing rule along these lines.
I will take the liberty of drafting a standing rule and will release it for comment in the near future. I do request your opinion in this matter. Obviously we will discuss the matter at the TC monthly but your insight and opinion in advance would be most
appreciated. If you do not feel comfortable stating your opinion openly, I will respect your wish and I will present the perspective anonymously on your behalf.
Please consider this proposal.
Very Respectfully,
Joe Brule