[Rigf_secretariat] [Rigf_program] Operating Framework for PC

[Paul Wilson]

> +1 to the MSG (despite its confusing similarity to Monosodium Glutamate).

Indeed, but perhaps appropriate for our region?

Some years ago, RIPE NCC had a department that was known as LSD.  I think that suited Amsterdam quite well.  :-)

Paul.



On 19/04/2012, at 9:24 PM, Keith Davidson wrote:

> 
> Keith
> 
> On 19/04/2012 8:51 p.m., Izumi AIZU wrote:
>> Very good suggestion, Paul, MSG.
>> 
>> The only point is, perhaps, what are the roles of this MSG specifically.
>> Will it cover all the aspects, including programs,
>> but also logistics, outreach, finance etc. That relates to the issue
>> of what is the division of labor between local host and this MSG.
>> 
>> I don't mean negative, but at some point clear mutual understanding
>> will help advance our work together. And since most Japanese side
>> people do not have good clue on how the past two rIGFs were organized,
>> it might be better to know and understand.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> izumi
>> 
>> 
>> 2012/4/19 HiroHOTTA<hotta at green.ocn.ne.jp>:
>>> I agree.
>>> Hiro
>>> 
>>> On Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:56:19 +0900
>>> Izumi AIZU<iza at anr.org>  wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> May I propose that the following framework is largely agreed by all
>>>> current members of the PC?
>>>> 
>>>> And, may I also propose that the Chair of the Program committee for
>>>> APrIGF be Prof. Peng Hwa Ang, unless anybody else is standing?
>>>> 
>>>> Then, we can start the "real work" of composing the substance of
>>>> the program.
>>>> 
>>>> best,
>>>> 
>>>> izumi
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> ---------------
>>>>> Operating Framework for the Program Committee of APrIGF
>>>>> 
>>>>> Chair and Vice Chair
>>>>> A Chair is elected by PC members and will preside the Program Committee.
>>>>> Nomination period for 1 week, then call for consensus if there is
>>>>> one nomination only, or vote if there are more than two candidates.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Chair may appoint a Vice Chair. The local organizer can also
>>>>> appoint another Vice Chair.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Vice Chairs will assist the Chair and in case of Chair's absence,
>>>>> they will carry out the Chair's role.
>>>>> 
>>>>> For the past two meetings, we have had Peng Hwa Ang as the default
>>>>> Chair, and I like to nominate him for the third one as well.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Decision of PC
>>>>> The decision of PC shall be made by consensus of the members.
>>>>> The Chair will declare the [rough] consensus. However, in exceptional
>>>>> cases, such as when there is strong dissent within the PC, a Vote will
>>>>> be called.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Making of Program
>>>>> Tracks that follow the global IGF themes with modifications
>>>>> as appropriate to reflect the regional situation will be established
>>>>> 
>>>>> A track will have one or two coordinators assigned by PC.
>>>>> Coordinators are responsible for the implementation of the
>>>>> programs within the track.
>>>>> 
>>>>> An open call for Session/Speaker shall be issued.
>>>>> A session covers the entire session with specific theme,
>>>>> a few speakers etc. There can be a single speaker proposal/
>>>>> nomination without specific session in mind. That proposal
>>>>> will be synthesized into session/track by coordinators.
>>>>> 
>>>>> A Session proposal should include:
>>>>> - Track/theme
>>>>> - Concise Description of the Session
>>>>> - Proposed speakers with affiliation and bios
>>>>> - Contact person
>>>>> 
>>>>> A speaker proposal should include:
>>>>> - Name of the Speaker with bio
>>>>> - Title\theme of the speech
>>>>> - Concise Description why he or she is recommended
>>>>> 
>>>>> [END]
>>>>> ---------------
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?>>  Izumi Aizu<<
>>>> ? ? ? ? ? Institute for InfoSocionomics, Tama University, Tokyo
>>>> ? ? ? ? ?? Institute for HyperNetwork Society, Oita,
>>>> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Japan
>>>> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? * * * * *
>>>> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? www.anr.org
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