RFC 2028:The Organizations Involved in the IETF St...
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IETF Chair


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... Internet and its protocols. The IAB appoints the IETF chair and is responsible for approving other IESG candidates ...
... IAB consists of members selected by the Nomcom process and the IETF chair sitting as a ex-officio member. Other matters concerning its organization and operation, are described in the IAB ...



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