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==RFC Editor==
==RFC Series Editor==
The RFC Editor is responsible in editing, cataloging, publishing the RFC series of documents regarding computer communications.Jon Postel, was the original Editor of RFC Series. He was the RFC editor for 28 years. [[Joyce Reynolds]] succeeded as RFC Editor in 1998 due to the sudden death of Postel. Reynolds has been working with Postel in editing the RFC's and managing the IANA since 1983.<ref>[http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_rfc_invent.htm RFC History]</ref> The sudden death of Postel prompted USC-ISI to make necessary changes in the process of publishing the RFC Series to ensure the continuity of the quality and accessibility of documents.USC-ISI developed the '''Procedures Manual for the RFC Editor.'''<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.at.ISI.pdf The RFC Editor Function at ISI]</ref>
The RFC Series Editor is responsible in editing, cataloging, publishing the RFC series of documents regarding computer communications.Jon Postel, was the original Editor of RFC Series. He was the RFC editor for 28 years. [[Joyce Reynolds]] succeeded as RFC Editor in 1998 due to the sudden death of Postel. Reynolds has been working with Postel in editing the RFC's and managing the IANA since 1983.<ref>[http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_rfc_invent.htm RFC History]</ref> The sudden death of Postel prompted USC-ISI to make necessary changes in the process of publishing the RFC Series to ensure the continuity of the quality and accessibility of documents.USC-ISI developed the '''Procedures Manual for the RFC Editor.'''<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.at.ISI.pdf The RFC Editor Function at ISI]</ref>
The operations of the RFC Editor was originally funded by the Defense Advanced research Project Agency ([[DARPA]])until 1988. The Internet Society([[ISOC]]) took over the funding for the RFC Editor in 1988. The RFC Editor is a project of the University of California Information Sciences Institute(USC-ISI) from 1977 to 2009.The Association Management Solutions, LLC (AMS). is the current entity which handles the RFC Editor project.<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.html RFC Editor]</ref>
The operations of the RFC Editor was originally funded by the Defense Advanced research Project Agency ([[DARPA]])until 1988. The Internet Society([[ISOC]]) took over the funding for the RFC Editor in 1988. The RFC Editor is a project of the University of California Information Sciences Institute(USC-ISI) from 1977 to 2009.The Association Management Solutions, LLC (AMS). is the current entity which handles the RFC Editor project.<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.html RFC Editor]</ref>
The functions of the RFC Editor is stated and governed by RFC 2026 (The Internet Standards Process - Revision 3),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2026.txt RFC 2026]</ref> RFC 4844 (The RFC Series and RFC Editor),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4844.txt RFC 4844]</ref> RFC 4846 (Independent Submissions to the RFC Editor)<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4846.txt RFC 4846]</ref> and RFC 5620 (RFC Editor Model Version 1).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5620.txt RFC 5620]</ref>
==Functions of the RFC Series Editor==
The responsibilities of the RFC Series Editor as define by the by RFC 2026 (The Internet Standards Process - Revision 3),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2026.txt RFC 2026]</ref> RFC 4844 (The RFC Series and RFC Editor),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4844.txt RFC 4844]</ref> RFC 4846 (Independent Submissions to the RFC Editor)<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4846.txt RFC 4846]</ref> and RFC 5620 (RFC Editor Model Version 1).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5620.txt RFC 5620]</ref> include:
# Determine the right steps to ensure the continuity of the RFC Series
# Exercise executive-level management in implementing policies, processes, and procedures that are created to maintain the quality and consistency of the RFC Series. He or she will also work with the RSAG whenever necessary, the IAB and IAOC to to develop new policy and ensure that contractual agreements are met
# Introduced the proposed changes to the internet community to make sure that there is enough community participation in reviewing the new policy proposals before the IAB sdopt or implement certain policy changes.
# Coordinate with the IAB, IAOC the reviews and functions undertaken by RFC Publisher, RFC Production Center, and Independent Submission Editor to maintain continuity
# Develop, maintain and publish the RFC Style Manual to be used by authors, editors, stream managers, RFC Production Center including the RFC Publisher
# Manage the RFC errata process
# Serve as liaison to the IAB
# Supervise the consistency of RFCs with the RFC Series and RFC Style Manual
==Important Groups to the RFC Series==
==Important Groups to the RFC Series==