[ALAC] [ALAC-Internal] ALAC in an evolving ICANN.

[Fouad Bajwa]

As an observer with no say in this, though I support many of the
suggestions, I do not support 5 Vice Chairs for ALAC. There should be just
one vice chair to help the chair or two to sit in on his behalf if anything
arises.

Why have so many vice chairs when there are reps to the alac from the
ralos. They are already helping the chair. You can have more reps on the
alac if the work increases. Creating more positions in alac should reflect
ralo needs and not a new organizational structure on the top to honour
people.

Strengthen ralo participation and alac would appear evolving if you see
ralo leaders rising up to share the alac burden, not the other way around.

vice chairs from ralos should then be allowed to participate in alac work
if there is too much burden. Have the vice chairs from ralos come in as
additional vice chairs to alac should the need arise but 5 vice chairs in
alac is out of the question and gives undue authority to members to male
public statements without following the bottom up process. No more
structures should be made. The new gtlds do not call for more structures,
they call for efficiency while sustaining transparency. Resolve the process
obstacles and you will he happy without more structures.

If our regional reps made such suggestions for new vice chairs without
discussing with their ralo then I will be disappointed.

Fouad Bajwa
On Jun 29, 2012 4:07 PM, "JJS" <jjs.global at gmail.com> wrote:

> *Dear Olivier & Colleagues,*
> *
> *
> *at the end of today's ExeCom meeting, under AOB, Olivier kindly gave me
> the opportunity to present some views on ALAC in an evolving ICANN. *
> *
> *
> *Background & rationale *
> *
> *
> *At the age of 10, ALAC naturally shares many characteristics with its
> parent, ICANN. One striking characteristic is the pioneer spirit in
> approaching major challenges and more routine work alike.*
> *
> *
> *Times are changing. Youth want to be included. Though faulty, the new gTLD
> programme is about to provide a sizeable increase in ICANN revenue, the
> allocation of which has not yet been prioritized according to clear
> principles. In some areas, project overlay and the constraints of PDP are
> making us susceptible to burnout. And the concerns of the wider community
> are still not in focus in our house, in which terms like globalization and
> the public interest ring empty in the large corridors.*
> *
> *
> *Change in ICANN is coming. The international dimension of ICANN will
> impose its logic, even without the full consent of this corporation.
> Echelons of decision will be simplified, because failing to accomplish this
> would push our structures into irrelevance. The new CEO seems committed to
> accomplishing tasks begun, before being drawn into new areas.*
> *
> *
> *The ALAC should seize this moment to examine its efficiency, and therefore
> its structures. My proposal is based on a few simple ideas whose
> implementation has proven efficient elsewhere.*
> *
> *
> *Clear, committed lines of responsibility. *
> *
> *
> *ALAC's tasks can be handled under three main lines. Each line would be led
> by a Vice Chair, and each member would be required to join at least one of
> the three lines:*
> *1) Community, Outreach, Communication*
> *2) Policy, Process, Legal*
> *3) Finance, administration*
> *
> *
> *Naturally, this would remain under the overall guidance of the Chair,
> whose responsibilities would not change, but he/she would no longer be
> expected to accept being constantly submerged. Support Staff, a crucial
> element for ALAC, would not require more people, at least in the first
> stage.*
> *
> *
> *Why 3 Vice Chairs? Why not 5, which would make regional representation
> comfortable? I believe that the challenges facing ALAC are well beyond the
> pale of regions, and require both a holistic approach and equal engagement
> from all. My proposal is to concentrate on the efficiency of our
> structures, rather than on representation, as the latter is ensured at
> other levels.*
> *
> *
> *This is, in a few lines, what motivated my brief presentation this morning
> at the end of the ExeCom meeting. I'm looking forward to your comments.*
> *
> *
> *Best regards,*
> *Jean-Jacques.*
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *
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> *
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