Is the expert an advisor (RSA) vs an executive editor (RSE).

[elear]

Only necessary to resolve if there is such an expert.

[elear]

Consensus check begins today to see if we agree that-

• role of the chair and the RS[EA] should be split.
• that person can raise issues to the strategic group
• the person does not make strategic decisions but that those are decided by the strategic body
• the person does not direct the RPC/REP.

[elear]

Now proposed baseline text at https://github.com/intarchboard/rfced-future/blob/master/Issue12-RSE-role.md.

[elear]

Comment period has passed.

[elear]

Please incorporate text from https://github.com/intarchboard/program-rfced-future/blob/master/Issue12-RSE-role.md

[stpeter]

I've taken that text and trimmed it down somewhat. We can discuss on list after publication of the next version. Current text in my working draft is:

The RFC Series Editor/Advisor (RSEA) is a senior technical publishing professional who will apply their deep knowledge of technical publishing processes to the RFC series.

The primary responsibilities of the RSEA are as follows:

• Serve as a voting member on the RSAB.
• Identify problems with the RFC publication process and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice regarding policy proposals within the RSWG.
• If requested, provide expert advice to the RPC and IETF LLC.

Matters on which the RSEA might be consulted could include proposed changes to the RFC style guide {{RFC7322}}, RFC formatting in general, web presence, copyright matters, archiving policy, and dissemination and cataloguing of RFCs.