[ALAC] Questions on Accountability Proposals

[Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond]

On 31/05/2015 04:04, Alan Greenberg wrote:
> 1. Do you believe that failing anything else, we must have the ability
> to remove parts of or all of the Board?

Yes - this is something which has been discussed since the beginning of
the discussions on Stewardship Transition & ICANN Accountability. I
think this is really important.

>
> 2. With the exception of Board member removal, do we need legal
> enforceability of can we rely on good faith (and Board member removal
> if you supported that).

Good faith. Legal Enforceability is a Red Herring that will not serve
any of the SOs and ACs - because when you threaten to sue an
organisation, you better have the adequate funding to sue that
organisation. Hence where would the money from come for the ALAC to sue?

>
> 3. If the final CCWG proposal calls for full legal enforceability, is
> that sufficient reason for the ALAC to not ratify it? 

No. I see no particular harm in a call for something that will, in
practice, likely neither work, nor ever be used. If we reach the need
for legal enforceability, it means ICANN really is in trouble. If we
ever crossed that bridge, I'd recommend that ALAC and its RALOs walk
away & find another home.

Kindest regards,

Olivier