[rfc-i] ultimate authority

[Dave CROCKER]

On 7/7/2011 11:22 AM, SM wrote:
> If I am not mistaken, the IAB uses the word "responsibility" whereas "authority"
> is commonly used in discussions relating to the IESG.


SM,

The two words must always be coupled, when describing the performance of a task. 
  They are generally viewed as two sides of the same coin, for any pragmatic 
description of duties and processes.

In any event, the topic here is about making decisions, and that is, inherently, 
a matter of authority.


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   Dave Crocker
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