Standards process

• Choosing between Informational and Experimental Status

  This document reproduces the rules for classifying documents as Informational and Experimental from RFC 2026, and amplifies those rules with guidelines relevant to ongoing IESG evaluations. It is not intended to change any of the underlying principles.

• The Role of the IESG in the Standards Process

  The IESG reviews and approves working group documents and candidates for the IETF standards track, and reviews other candidates for publication in the RFC series

• IESG Ballot Procedures

  This document describes the IESG ballot procedures. Three cases are described. For the vast majority of documents, the Normal IESG Ballot Procedure is used, and neither of the other procedures comes into play.

• Appeals

  Any action made by an Area Director or the IESG may by made the subject of the conflict resolution mechanisms set out in RFC 2026. The primary aim of the appeals mechanism set out there is to resolve conflicts and move the IETF as a whole towards consensus.

• The IETF process: an informal guide

  This document is an informal guide to various IETF process documents, intended mainly to assist IETF participants in navigating the labyrinth. It may be out of date when you read it, if new documents have appeared recently.

• Proposing new work

  Any IETF participant can propose new work, but in order for new work to be chartered, some preparation is necessary.