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        RFC 1603:

        Title:      IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures
        Author:     E. Huizer & D. Crocker
        Mailbox:    Erik.Huizer@SURFnet.nl, dcrocker@sgi.com
        Pages:      29
        Characters: 63,900
        Updates/Obsoletes:  none


The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has responsibility for
developing and reviewing specifications intended as Internet
Standards.  IETF activities are organized into working groups (WGs).
This document describes the guidelines and procedures for formation
and operation of IETF working groups.  It describes the formal
relationship between IETF participants WG and the Internet Engineering
Steering Group (IESG).  The basic duties of IETF participants,
including WG Chair and IESG Area Directors are defined.

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Joyce K. Reynolds
USC/Information Sciences Institute