again about interim

I raised the issue of a Netconf WG interim meeting in the IESG teleconference yesterday. The request for an interim immediately after the Montreal meeting was not received very sympathetically, to say it mildly. It looks like the rules allow indeed for an interim meeting immediately after the IETF meeting (not before), but this is perceived rather as a loophole in the rules. The IESG prefers the participants in an IETF meeting to be able to participate in more activities during the IETF week, and if an interim is needed it rather be a real interim during the three-four months between the IETF meetings. Also, the WG will need to take care of the logistics, find a meeting place, pay for the rooms, etc. The IETF may be able to find a meeting room on Friday afternoon, but will not pay for Saturday or Sunday meeting rooms. It's not a definite no, and if you want it and find the good arguments meeting on Fri-Sat-Sun after the IETF may still be approved, as it fits in the rules. Yet, you will need to find ways to fund it, as for any interim.

So, you may want to consider again options for an interim in May or beginning of June. You also may ask for two meetings during the Montreal session. Or you may insist for the interim-stuck-to-Montreal, and may get it.