RFC 4052 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2005

IAB Processes for Management of IETF Liaison Relationships

Overview

RFC 4052, “IAB Processes for Management of IETF Liaison Relationships”, is a Best Current Practice document published in April 2005 by L. Daigle, Internet Architecture Board. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document discusses the procedures used by the IAB to establish and maintain liaison relationships between the IETF and other Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), consortia and industry fora. This document also discusses the appointment and responsibilities of IETF liaison managers and representatives, and the expectations of the IAB for organizations with whom liaison relationships are established. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Best Current Practice” means

Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.

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