CHARGE:   Ad-Hoc Editorial Nominating Committee
                           Formed:   2009 Aug 20
                           End:      2009 Oct  1

1).  For each Editorship separately, the committee will:
       a) identify [ at least ] two suitable candidates for each position.
       b) inform the ISBA President of names of all such candidates 
          considered.
       c) report back to the ISBA President by October 1st 2009 with the 
          names of 2 candidates for each position, identifying the preferred 
          candidate.

     In identifying candidates, the committee may choose to consult with
     current editors and individuals involved in the editorial process at all
     levels, as well as the Board.  The committee may choose to solicit
     nominations and suggestions from the full ISBA Membership via a note in
     the ISBA Bulletin (to appear early Sept 1st), or proceed without broader
     consultation as the committee decides.

2).  For the three Editorships separately, the committee will consider the
     following criteria:

     All 3:
           Candidates must be current (2009) ISBA members and indicate 
           commitment to continuing membership to if not beyond the end of
           2012 (when the editorial term expires).

     BA:
           Viable candidates will be recognized leaders in Bayesian
           statistics; have some editorial experience with a leading journal
           with responsibilities as AE or above, including awareness of
           electronic publication processes; be willing to commit substantial
           time; ensure commitment for 3 years, with possible renewal; be
           selected with no regard to geographic constraints.

           Prior experience with editorial matters at BA will be viewed as
           positive though is not expected to be a limiting consideration for
           otherwise strong candidates.

     Web:
           Candidates should have an interest in Bayesian statistics; be
           willing to commit substantial time and initiative to maintain,
           develop and regularly update the ISBA web site; have sufficient
           technical competence and experience to work with ISBA IT staff;
           ensure commitment for 3 years, with possible renewal; be selected
           with no geographic constraint. Prior experience with web editorial
           or web developmental matters are expected.

     Bulletin:
           Candidates should be recognized as active researchers in Bayesian
           statistics; be familiar with the historical and current operations
           of the Bulletin; have good and writing and organizational skills;
           ensure a commitment for 3 years, with possible renewal; be
           selected with no geographic constraint. Prior experience with
           Bulletin operations will be viewed as positive though is not
           expected to be a limiting consideration for otherwise strong
           candidates.

3).  Item 1 notwithstanding, the committee may consider proposing ad-hoc
     one-year extension of any of the current editorships. This will be 
     entertained by the Board only in the -- a priori unlikely -- event 
     that the committee finds it impossible to identify viable and available
     candidates to assume a 3 year term to begin on January 1 2010.

Following approval by the Board (ISBA bylaws, item J.4), the President will
contact the preferred candidates to make the appointments.