[sig-nir] Call for comments on the change in the format of NIR SIG
This is a follow up of discussions at NIR SIG in APNIC35, which
presented an idea about changing the format of NIR SIG as a non-SIG format.
"Future of NIR SIG"
http://conference.apnic.net/35/program/nir-sig
The basic idea is that instead of organizing NIR "SIG" at APNIC
conferences, starting from APNIC 36, hold a regular session which allows
NIRs to exchange information about its activities, similar to Global
Reports session for RIR activities.
There was no opposition expressed at NIR SIG in APNIC35 but there was a
member who expressed concerns over the idea at APNIC Members Meeting.
I have also heard a comment during the meeting that having a of list
advantages and disadvantages would help form an opinion, which I have
listed below.
I hope they are helpful, and welcome any futher comments and feedbacks
about this idea.
If you have any concerns or questions, please submit your comments
within eight weeks from now, before Mon, 3rd May.
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Background:
* NIR SIG remains to be organized in a SIG format from the time when
there were various SIGs at APNIC conferences, such as IPv6 technical,
routing, database, DNS, etc
* All the technical SIGs have been incorporated into APOPS
* Today, Policy SIG and NIR SIG are the only SIGs in APNIC conferences
* NIR SIG has not had proposals for over five years, and its contents
today is similar to Global Reports which give updates on services and
activities of RIRs, and NIR SIG is its NIR economies based version
* Relative to its contents, there are more formalities in NIR SIG than
Global Reports session, such as CPF, NIRs required to submit requests
for presentations and Chair/Co-Chair election every two years
Suggestion:
Instead of NIR SIG, organize NIR Report sessions at every APNIC
conferences, starting from APNIC36.
What will change:
* All NIRs will be given a timeslot to present, without a need to submit
a request for presentation
* Each NIR can take turns to chair the session
* No elections for SIG Chair/Co-Chair
What will remain unchanged:
* Continue to have a regular dedicated session for NIRs to exchange
information about its activities and services as we do today
* We will still keep NIR SIG as a sleeping SIG, so that if a situation
arises where NIR forum members wish to discuss issues to form consensus,
NIR SIG can be activated
Advantages:
* Not organizing in a SIG format will allow smoother preparation of the
session without formalities of CFP, applying for presentation
* More equal opportunity for all NIRs for presenting at the session and
experience in chairing
* Matches with the realities of the session over the past five years,
which has not had proposals, while still allowing a scheme to form
consensus by activating NIR SIG when a specific, real need arises
Disadvantages:
* Some people may not be comfortable with the idea for NIR forum not
being able to handle proposals
- However, this can be accomodated by activating the SIG if a specific
need arises in the future
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Best Regards,
Izumi Okutani, NIR SIG Chair