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- David Luchuk provided an overview of Trust over IP's operating budget for 2021, indicating that the Foundation's finances are stable and viable.
- Seth Newberry reiterated that this Program Manager transition will reflect a shift away from the boot-strapping phase and the personalized service model currently in place.
- Joaquin Prado described the ongoing analysis to fully understand the tasks required to support ToIP.
- Jim StClairasked if the budget item for Program Manager should now be viewed as a set-aside for service/community support.
- Seth Newberry agreed this would be appropriate, emphasizing that Linux Foundation provides community support.
- Jim StClairasked if there will be a report-out on the role played by current v incoming Program Manager.
- Seth Newberry indicated this would be provided if considered necessary for Steering discussion.
- John Jordanindicated that the scope of work for incoming Program Manager will soon be available to share with the Steering Committee.
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Areas of focus - defining service Open Discussion& Open Discussion
- John Jordansuggested this transition was a good opportunity to benefit from Linux experience in tooling and process automation. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the broader role that ToIP aims to play in the VC community / market.
- Drummond Reedcommented that, while part of what Trust over Ip does is conventional specification work, it is important to remember that 10 governance guidance, 2) the volume of varied activity and 3) the emerging communities of practice mean that the community does not fit cleanly into any one model organization.
- He adds that the capacity for community development, which is important for Trust over IP, may not be as easily compatible as other technical tasks to the JDF model.
Action items
- David Luchuk will continue working with Seth Newberry and Joaquin Prado to help define the support required for Trust over IP as the transition date approaches.
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