[Bug 18997] Define a process for integrating extension specs during CR

https://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=18997

--- Comment #2 from Maciej Stachowiak <mjs@apple.com> 2012-09-25 05:05:20 UTC ---
This is the proposed text in non-diff form:


12. Integration of Extensions during CR

Extensions to any of the Working Groups deliverables may proceed as separate
extension specifications. At times, such extension specifications may advance
more rapidly than the spec they extend (for example, extensions to the HTML
spec itself may advance more rapidly). In some such cases, it may be desirable
to integrate the extension back into the core specification.

1. Publish a First Public Working Draft of the extension spec
To be eligible for integration, an extension specification must be created in
the first place, and must reach at least First Public Working Draft maturity
level.

2. Satisfy CR exit criteria of the base spec
If an extension specification is to be nominated for integration into a base
specification, it must first meet the CR exit criteria for the base
specification. That is, every feature in the extension spec must demonstrate
the level of interoperability that would be required for a feature in the base
spec.

3. Nominate by the deadline
On entry to CR of any Working Groupspecification, the Chairs will identify a
deadline prior to the end of CR for integration of extensions. A Working Group
member may enter a nomination for integration at any time prior to the
deadline. A nomination for integration must include:
    1. The name and URL of the extension specification to be integrated.
    2. The name and URL of the base specification it is to be integrated into.
    3. Rationale for integration.
    4. Evidence showing that the extension specification satisfies the CR exit
criteria for the base specification.
    5. Instructions for textual integration for the editors of the base spec.
These need not be detailed, but editors of the base specification may ask for
more detail if required.

4. Call for Consensus
If a Working Group member enters a nomination by the deadline, and it contains
all of the above required elements, the chairs will put out a Call for
Consensus. If the Call for Consensus passes, then editors of the base
specification will integrate the extension according to instructions. If
objections are raised, objectors should cite rationale, and are encouraged to
identify ways in which their objection may be addressed. If there are
objections which cite rationale and are not resolved in a satisfactory manner,
the Call for Consensus fails, and the extension will not be integrated. It may
still be proposed for a future version using the usual issue process.
5. Integration
As with any other working group decision, editors will apply integration
decisions within a week.

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