Re: Tasks of the Chair

On 2025-10-10 14:47, Harshvardhan Pandit wrote:

> As noted in the last meeting, we currently have an ongoing process for 
> members to nominate themselves as chairs (see https://github.com/w3c/ 
> dpv/issues/389). To help with this process, I am sharing a non- 
> exhaustive list of tasks and responsibilities. The intent of doing this 
> is to communicate what things a chair typically does, as only some of 
> these might be visible or apparent to everyone. If you have any 
> questions or clarifications or suggestions (e.g. for missing tasks), 
> please let me know. I'm currently keeping a list of these tasks in our 
> wiki at: https://github.com/w3c/dpv/wiki/Tasks-of-the-Chair


I find the breakdown you've provided to be great. To add to the above, 
you may also find the following useful:

I've documented some considerations intended as a voluntary and 
self-reflective exercise for both nominees and participants (voting in 
chair elections):

https://github.com/solid/specification/discussions/568#discussion-5605593


> * Have you participated in CGs and/or WGs? Share your experience and contributions.
> * Have you been an editor or author of a W3C Recommendation?
> * When did you join the W3C Solid CG?
> * What is your motivation for becoming chair? 
> * What are some of your contributions to the W3C Solid CG (please include links)?
> * How have you contributed to consensus in the W3C Solid CG?
> * How have you contributed to promoting a healthy work environment?
> * How have you promoted diversity and inclusion of voices from different backgrounds? 
> * How have you helped prevent disruptive behaviour?
> * How do you handle objections to proposals or decisions?
> * What steps have you taken to ensure the group delivers on its commitments? Share your experience.
> * Have you authored guidelines, processes, or policies in an open community? Share your experience.
> * How do you navigate conflicts of interest (including personal or affiliation) while prioritising and making allowances for the community's interests and concerns?

The questions extend the general role of a W3C "WG/IG" chair ( 
https://www.w3.org/guide/chair/role.html ).

I've also reflected on my experiences as the chair of the Solid CG 
(2019-2023):

https://csarven.ca/self-review-chairing


The reflection is shared as a personal account supported by references 
and observations. It represents one perspective but hopefully of use to 
others considering similar roles or contexts.

-Sarven
https://csarven.ca/#i