[ALAC] Nomination for ALAC Chair
ABDULKARIM OLOYEDE
oloyede.aa at unilorin.edu.ng
Wed Jun 29 16:10:53 UTC 2022
Dear Alan,
Thanks for the breakdown. As we all now understand the demand, I think it
is now for RALOs, especially the RALO that has never produced a chair to
ensure that they build the necessary capacity around the right set of
people while also having a long-term plan. I hope after this is done we
would all support the right person.
Also, I believe that it is also possible to reduce the workload on chairs.
It is not realistic for it to be a full-time role in practice while it is
not the same on paper. One way is to redistribute the workload among ALAC
members. I think this is doable if we ensure there is trust and
understanding. I honestly think AFRALO should have produced the ALAC chair
some years back if there was a better understanding within the community.
On your last comment. yes, that might be the case. My reason for having the
position rotated is to ensure that everyone feels wanted within the
community. It is also a useful way to mentor others. We have seen around
the world now that once a group especially groups considered as the
minority is able to cross a barrier it encourages and shows others from
that group that it is achievable and they only need to get it right.
AK
On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 8:18 PM Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca>
wrote:
> AK, there is no doubt that there are good people in all regions, and that
> optimally, we should see leaders from all.
>
> As others have pointed out, there are many considerations that lead to who
> will be the ALAC Chair. When out current Rules of Procedure were drafted,
> there was indeed discussion about rotation or other constraints that would
> lead to the kind of balance that you refer to.
>
> However, the real world does not make that easy. There have been 7 ALAC
> Chairs since the inception of the At-Large Community (if you are curious,
> AP: 2, LAC: 1, NA: 1, EU:3, with two of them serving for very short
> periods).
>
> I was not present for the selection of the first 2 chairs, but I can say
> for certain that there was no contention for the last 5 (and in one case,
> the position was only accepted reluctantly).
>
> The reason is not complicated. For someone to take on this role, they must
> have a good understanding of ALAC, At-Large and ICANN, have sufficient time
> and energy to take on the role, and be willing to do this for several years.
>
> Hopefully the first criteria is understood - to lead the group, you need
> to understand it and its environment.
>
> The time and energy requirement is because this is a BIG job. Both I an
> Maureen have worked hard (in different ways) to reduce the amount of time
> and effort involved. But it is still, at best, a full time job if not more.
> There are not many people who are in a position to make such a commitment.
>
> The last requirement, to commit to this for several years is that this job
> has a steep learning curve. Moreover, if you take it on, you likely have
> some specific goals in mind and these rarely can be accomplished in a year
> or two. Since the start of the full ALAC (once RALOs were created) each
> chair has served for three or four years. Three is a reasonable length of
> time to accomplish meaningful change, and four is (in my opinion) about as
> much as any one person can stand before wanting to get on with the rest of
> their life!
>
> So the question arises, at the time that a chair vacancy occurs, how many
> people (which a reasonable chance of continuing to be on the ALAC) can
> actually meet all of those criteria.
>
> I am grateful that at each nexus point, we have managed to find one
> candidate! Perhaps at some point in the future, we might have two. But even
> if that happens, there is no guarantee that the candidates will be from the
> desired regions.
>
> So, is it a goal - certainly. And we should select people for the ALAC
> with an eye to them potentially being a future Chair (knowing that there is
> probably a new one only every 3-4 years).
>
> One last comment. Despite the region of origin, I have NEVER seen nor
> heard of an ALAC Chair (and I believe that this includes me) take any
> action (blatant or subtle) which favours their region of origin. In fact, I
> have seen the opposite - a Chair NOT participating in some regional event
> because they did not want to give an impression of "favouring" them.
>
> Alan
>
>
> At 2022-06-28 02:12 AM, ABDULKARIM OLOYEDE via ALAC wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I believe Johnathan is an excellent candidate for this job. However I only
> have some reservations because of the region he is from. I believe there
> should be some level of fairness and balance when it comes to the selection
> of ALAC chair. ALAC members primarily represent a region and the reason for
> this is to make sure everywhere is represented. Just like we must be
> sensitive to gender issues we must also balance positions regionally. We
> do that when it comes to most appointments and this should not be an
> exception.
> The previous chair before Maureen was from the same region as Jonathan
> therefore I do not believe It should go back to that region at this time.
> ALAC chair position is a very powerful position and all regions have
> competent people.
>
> we must carefully think about this and not get emotional.
>
> I like Jonathan and I have nothing against his person but I believe we
> need to be balance and fair.
>
> I hope we give this a consideration.
>
> My 2cent.
>
> AK
>
> On Tue, 28 Jun 2022, 02:54 Alberto Soto via ALAC, <
> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
> Dear Vanda, just like you, I didn't vote, but I want to express my support
> for Jhonatan, he will be a great ALAC Chair!
> Best
> Alberto
>
> Enviado desde mi iPhone
>
> El 27 jun. 2022, a la(s) 20:52, Carlton Samuels via ALAC <
> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org> escribió:
>
> 
> I served on the CCT Review Team with Jonathan. From that experience, I
> have no doubt that he will be a great ALAC Chair.
>
> Excellent choice Maureen!
>
> Carlton
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> On Mon, 27 Jun 2022 at 13:12, Maureen Hilyard via ALAC <
> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> I would like to nominate Jonathan Zuck for the position of ALAC Chair to
> commence at the conclusion of the ICANN AGM2022.
>
> Maureen
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