Review document: https://www.w3.org/2018/Process-20180201/
Editor's draft: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Process/Drafts/
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Issue 1. # Summary: Contraints on participation to the AB and TAG are confusingly phrased. From: Fuqiao Xue Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/229 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/229#issuecomment-439770518 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/231 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-w3process/2018Dec/0013.html
Issue 2. # Summary: Introduce voting for "No Other Candidate" in the Process and describe effects. From: Michael Champion Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/47 Closed: Rejected (no consensus) Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/47#issuecomment-442693572 Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 3. # Summary: Clarify meaning of require specs to be "REC ready" in order to enter CR. From: Nigel Meggit Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/172 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/181 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/214 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/214#issuecomment-439231629
Issue 4. # Summary: What are the requirements to update a CR? From: Florian Rivoal Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/172#issuecomment-413196028 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/207 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/215 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/215#issuecomment-439232516
Issue 5. # Summary: Should the AB and maybe TAG have lower/upper bounds for membership? From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/204 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/216 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/224 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/224#issuecomment-439231292
Issue 6. # Summary: Document Common Standards Issues. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/201 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/201#issuecomment-442688505 Closed: OutOfScope Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F Verified: Issue submitter present when taking the resolution
Issue 7. # Summary: Policy on use of W3C's github repo. From: Karen Coyle Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/194 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/194#issuecomment-442688266 Closed: OutOfScope Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 8. # Summary: Policy on use of W3C's github repo. From: Karen Coyle Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/194 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/194#issuecomment-442688266 Closed: OutOfScope Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 9. # Summary: Address/recognize funding barriers to elected bodies? From: Brian Kardell Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/189 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/189#issuecomment-442688245 Closed: OutOfScope Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 10. # Summary: AB and TAG nominations should be announced as they occur and not wait until close of noms. From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/193 Closed: Rejected (no consensus) Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F Verified: Issue submitter present when taking the resolution
Issue 11. # Summary: Should we have term limits for the AB (and possibly TAG)? From: Tantek Çelik Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/165 Closed: Rejected (no consensus) Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 12. # Summary: Should we use a NomCom? From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/31 Closed: Duplicate Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F Verified: Issue submitter present when taking the resolution
Issue 13. # Summary: "Implementation experience" description should clearly identify likelihood of broad acceptance? From: Erik Anderson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/32 Closed: Rejected Resolved: AB Resolution at 2018 Tokyo F2F
Issue 14. # Summary: Correct unclear phrasing that seems to limit W3C staff participation. From: Wendy Seltzer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/208 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/220 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/208#issuecomment-438494615 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/227 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/227#issuecomment-439230846
Issue 15. # Summary: Clarify that written notifications must be recorded. From: Léonie Watson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/83 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/184 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/188 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/83#issuecomment-421185430
Issue 16. # Summary: W3C should be more transparent. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/116 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/116#issuecomment-425364651 Closed: Invalid Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 17. # Summary: Document relationship between W3C and CG/BGs. From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://www.w3.org/community/w3process/track/issues/130 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/17 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/180 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/221 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 18. # Summary: Should participants in Working Groups be allowed to represent more than one organisation? From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/9 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/54 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/219 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 19. # Summary: Text about member submissions seems to deny CGs as a way to start work. From: Jeff Jaffe Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/169 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/212 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 20. # Summary: Make sure "First Public Working Draft" is defined. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/155 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/211 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 21. # Summary: Introduce Hard Requirements for Security, Privacy, Internationalisation and Accessibility Considerations. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/117 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/117#issuecomment-425362762 Closed: Rejected Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/10/03-w3process-minutes.html Verified: Issue submitter is co-editor and member of the AB, did not push back
Issue 22. # Summary: *Imediately* vacate AB seats when participation constrains are no longer met. From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/175 Resolved https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/186 Closed: Rejected Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/08/15-w3process-minutes.html Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/186#issuecomment-420506209
Issue 23. # Summary: Define "transition request". From: Samuel Weiler Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/160 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/195 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/195#pullrequestreview-155154661
Issue 24. # Summary: Clarify dual affiliation for non-members at the TAG/AB. From: Yves Lafon Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/163 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/185 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/06/13-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 25. # Summary: Increase membership of the AB. From: Chris Wilson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/190 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/202 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/09/12-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 26. # Summary: The term "Affiliation" is used in several places but not strictly defined. From: Chris Wilson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/176 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/203 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/09/12-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 27. # Summary: Clarify the handling contributions from guests, non-w3c members, and non-WG members. From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/67 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/196 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/200 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/222 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://www.w3.org/2018/09/12-w3process-minutes.html
Issue 28. # Summary: Review TAG Election / Appointment Process, Role of the Director. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/118 Closed: OutOfScope Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/118#issuecomment-365680504 Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/118#issuecomment-365680643
Issue 29. # Summary: Improve Errata management in W3C. From: Jeff Jaffe Comment: https://www.w3.org/community/w3process/track/issues/141 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/5 Closed: Invalid (too broad)
Issue 30. # Summary: What are the rights and obligations of non-member participants in the creation of a member submission? From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://www.w3.org/community/w3process/track/issues/139 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/19 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/19#issuecomment-356677702 Closed: Accepted
Issue 31. # Summary: Chairs are asking for clarification for Wide Review. From: Jeff Jaffe Comment: https://www.w3.org/community/w3process/track/issues/144 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/7 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/7#issuecomment-356673617 Closed: OutOfScope
Issue 32. # Summary: href for Candidate Rec link is broken fragment. From: Nigel Megitt Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/171 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/187 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/187#pullrequestreview-154758502
Issue 33. # Summary: Enforce Process Working Group and Interest Group charter extension. From: Virginia Fournier Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/177 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/177#issuecomment-420434103 Closed: OutOfScope
Issue 34. # Summary: Remove duplication of Text. From: Léonie Watson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/86 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/197 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/86#issuecomment-413172927 Closed: Retracted (in favor of https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/198)
Issue 35. # Summary: Define "independent". From: Nigel Meggit Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/167 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/167#issuecomment-380498842 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/167#issuecomment-380511138 Closed: Deferred Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/167#issuecomment-447038484 Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/167#issuecomment-445755075
Issue 36. # Summary: Should TAG appointees be automatically nominated for the next TAG election when their term expires? From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/166 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/166#issuecomment-380511537 Closed: Retracted
Issue 37. # Summary: The team/director should be removed from being in-loop on spec. obsoletion. From: David Signer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/174 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/174#issuecomment-380503764 Closed: Retracted
Issue 38. # Summary: Proposed text change for TAG, AB vacated seat. From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/179 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/179#issuecomment-378280008 Closed: Retracted
Issue 39. # Summary: Claim the the Process can be updated as a REC is meaningless. From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/146 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/147 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/147#issuecomment-371950509
Issue 40. # Summary: Fix leftover phrasing about CR/PR AC review. From: Philippe Le Hegaret Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/34#issuecomment-371202943 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/170 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 41. # Summary: Allow reduction in charter scope without AC Review. From: Carine Bournez Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/142 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/142#issuecomment-367402614<Paste> Closed: Rejected Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/142#event-1485191962 Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/142#issuecomment-445521296
Issue 42. # Summary: Require a super Majority for Appeal. From: Christopher Allen Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/131 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/131#issuecomment-367400103 Closed: Rejected
Issue 43. # Summary: Is there a rationale for relying on GitHub? From: Reto Gmür Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/132 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/132#issuecomment-353405492 Closed: OutOfScope
Issue 44. # Summary: Do we audit which members actually have an AC Rep? From: Terence Eden Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/107 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/107#issuecomment-332900963 Closed: OutOfScope
Issue 45. # Summary: Do we need clearer the requirements be for specifications produced by more than one WG. From: Liam Quin Comment: https://www.w3.org/community/w3process/track/issues/93 Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/2 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/2#issuecomment-323383639 Closed: Accepted (Nothing to do)
Issue 46. # Summary: Process CG should have a CONTRIBUTING.md file. From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/156 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/162 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/162#issuecomment-365390113
Issue 47. # Summary: Fix typo From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/161 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/162 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/162#issuecomment-365390113
Issue 48. # Summary: When are tests required? From: Nigel Meggit Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/129 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/129#issuecomment-358285243 Closed: Deferred
Issue 49. # Summary: What happens if one wishes to update, delete, or replace a member submission? From: David Cramer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/154 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/154#issuecomment-354342898 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/154#issuecomment-355441019 Closed: OutOfScope
Issue 50. # Summary: Redefine what "Consensus" means. From: Joakim Hedlund Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/101 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/101#issuecomment-331278884 Closed: Rejected Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/101#issuecomment-365686583
Issue 51. # Summary: Revert accidental substantive change made during editorial commit. From: Elika Etemad Comment: https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-w3process/2018Nov/0014.html Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/228 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/228#issuecomment-439231058
Issue 52. # Summary: Fix typo From: Chris Wilson Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/226 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/226#issuecomment-437087491
Issue 53. # Summary: Editorial clarification From: Wendy Seltzer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/210 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/210#issuecomment-425347032 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 54. # Summary: Editorial clarification. From: Wendy Seltzer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/210 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/210#issuecomment-425347032 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 55. # Summary: Grammar Fix. From: Wendy Seltzer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/209 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 56. # Summary: Update Metadata. From: Florian Rivoal Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/206 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/206#pullrequestreview-155176088
Issue 57. # Summary: Markup fixes. From: Florian Rivoal Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/205 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/205#pullrequestreview-155164935
Issue 58. # Summary: Editorial improvements to obsolete/superceded From: Andreas Tai Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/138 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/199 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 59. # Summary: Clarify the 'personal capacity' aspect of AB/TAG participation. From: Kevin P. Fleming Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/191 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 60. # Summary: Update link From: Fuqiao Xue Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/164 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/164#issuecomment-365696625
Issue 61. # Summary: Add diagram to 6.9 From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/152 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 62. # Summary: Markup fixes From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/153 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/153#pullrequestreview-91714395
Issue 63. # Summary: Markup and Editorial Fixes From: Philippe Le Hegaret Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/159 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editor determined consensus
Issue 64. # Summary: Clarify withdrawing a Rec. From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/145 Closed: Rejected Verified: Issue submitter is co-editor and member of the AB, did not push back
Issue 65. # Summary: Update maturity states description From: Charles McCathie Nevile Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/144 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/144#issuecomment-371951311
Issue 66. # Summary: RFC2777 is obsolete, update to RFC3797 From: Florian Rivoal Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/233 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/234 Closed: Accepted Resolved: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/234#issuecomment-449017548
Issue 67. # Summary: Spelling fixes and one typo fix From: David Baron Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/237 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/237#issuecomment-459576230 Closed: Accepted Resolved: Editorial https://github.com/w3c/w3process/pull/237#issuecomment-459642272
Issue 68. # Summary: Clarification of Introduction From: Rachel Comerford Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/232 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/232#issuecomment-445088494 Closed: Deferred Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/232#issuecomment-447664296
Issue 69. # Summary: TAG Appointment via a NomCom From: Natasha Rooney Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/230 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/230#issuecomment-459664413 Closed: Deferred
Issue 70. # Summary: Misleading characterisation about WDs in 6.2.1 From: David Singer Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/235 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/230#issuecomment-459664413 Closed: Deferred
Issue 71. # Summary: Does the process assume all WDs are on the Rec. Track? From: Nigel Megitt Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/236 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/236#issuecomment-459665646 Closed: Deferred
Issue 72. # Summary: Clarification on vacant seats and elections From: David Baron Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/238 Response: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/238#issuecomment-460024169 Closed: Deferred Verified: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/238#issuecomment-460036573
Issue 73. # Summary: Allow AB to choose its own chair From: Elika Etemad Comment: https://github.com/w3c/w3process/issues/223 Closed: Deferred