InCommon Steering Meeting Minutes – 16 December 2013
Attending: Chris Holmes, Mark Crase, Michael Gettes, Ardoth Hassler, Steven Carmody, Jack Suess, Joel Cooper
With: Mary Dunker, Ann West, John Krienke
Metadata Announcement
John provided an update on a number of updates related to InCommon metadata. This involves a new self-signed metadata signing certificate, three new metadata aggregates, and migration to SHA-2 message digest.
- The current metadata signing certificate expires in April. The key remains the same, but the new certificate wrapper will be self-signed (rather than rely on the soon-to-be-defunct InCommon CA).
- The new metadata aggregates include a new location for the production aggregate, a fall-back aggregate for those still relying on SHA-2, and a preview aggregate that will be used for testing.
- Details are in the announcement, or the links contained in the announcement: https://spaces.at.internet2.edu/x/FYS8Ag
- We will work specifically with high-value clients (fed agencies, affiliates) to ensure their migration goes smoothly.
Assurance Advisory Committee
Mary Dunker, outgoing chair of the AAC, joined the call to proposed a change in the AAC charter and to present a roster of AAC candidates.
The charter change increases terms from two years to three years, providing additional continuity to this complex area. Current AAC members whose terms will be extended from 2014 to 2015 include Doug Falk, Steve Devoti, Tricia Craig, and Chris Holmes.
It was moved/seconded/approved that terms on the AAC last for three years.
The proposed roster for new AAC members includes:
- Warren Anderson (LIGO), representing SPs
- Chris Spadanuda (UW-Milwaukee), representing IdPs
- David Crotts (Virginia Tech), auditor
- Jacob Farmer (Indiana University), completing a term and nominated for a second term as a member at large (through 2016)
It was moved/seconded/approved to accept this slate of AAC members.
Steering extended its thanks to Mary Dunker for her leadership as the first chair of AAC.
It was suggested that the InCommon website include a historical record of AAC members.
Steering organization
Jack has proposed a draft of Steering structure for 2014: https://spaces.at.internet2.edu/x/YIDFAg
Two subcommittees (Executive and External Relations/Governance), which would have the full power of Steering. All voting members would be Steering members, but others could be invited as non-voting, ex-officio.
- The Executive subcommittee would meet regularly, and be responsible for coordinating efforts across committees, planning, and goals.
- The External Relations/Governance subcommittee would recruit/nominate members for committees, be responsible for communications and outreach efforts, work with and influence external stakeholders, and recommend changes in bylaws and procedures.
Steering would likely meet monthly at the beginning of 2014, then move to quarterly as the new structure takes shape.
The advisory committees would initially include AAC and TAC.
Steering in 2014
Jack and Klara will solicit interest in exec positions prior to the January 6 exec meeting and finalize a slate of proposed officers for the January 27 meeting. Departing as chair, Jack thanked Steering for the amount of work accomplished in 2013, an important transition year for InCommon, and for the collegiality maintained through the process.