– DRAFT –
PWE

<tzviya> Date: 2021-06-22

Survey updates

ombudsman job description and roadmap

<tzviya> https://github.com/w3c/PWETF/wiki/PWE-Roadmap

tzviya: discussing roadmap and timeline from github doc

wendyseltzer: we would not have complete transition

yet

tzviya:

I will work with sheila on job description
… we can brainstorm about this topic a bit as the agenda

<sheila> https://github.com/w3c/PWETF/blob/main/DraftOmbudsJobDescription.md

sheila: there are outstanding questions from our discussion last time.

sheila: discussed whether this person's role is providing counsel or being sound board ..
… how we select the member and how the member will serve the ombudsman

tzviya: I am working on displinary guidelines
… I am working on process/steps for the final action such as removing someone who violated professional ethics.
… I will work with Wendy first, then with pwe group and then move this to ..

judy: I am glad to hear that separating ombusman role from enforcement
… have concerns about the framing of disciplinary action. ex: removing someone should be the last resort.
… it would be helpful to have intermediate measure before the absolute removal or suspension.

annette_g: I feel that the ombuds person can be more than soundboard, rather than can take actions.

sheila:

having more than one path way or having more option would be beneficial

having multiple channels informal/formal would be great

tink: I agree with annette_g that this role can be more than counsel.
… having someone to naviagte the issue and any help will be great

judy: I was interested in question about membership - selection of members
… we may need to have enough number of people to select and educate/train the people about the ombudsman

giving some context of work will be helpful.

sheila: my question was about member selection part - having a clarity on diversity aspect (ex:geography) may be helpful.

tzviya: working on job description, but number of members would not change.
… start working on selection criteria will be helpful

<wseltzer> wseltzer: I look forward to reviewing a draft

<tzviya> Tzviya: As I work with AB on Legal Entity transition, I am less convinced that the model for ombuds needs to be different for W3C now and W3C as LE

<BarbaraH> What about TPAC planning?

tzviya: any topic we would like to address?

BarbaraH: TPAC gives the opportunity to promote PWE work, like office hours so I am wondering whether we can get feedback on their needs and requirement.
… 1. commuicate our work, 2. get chance to listen to member's opinion

tzviya: we could propose breakout session.
… we don't have much materials to present yet but using TPAC as communication channel is a great suggestion.