[APAC-Discuss] APRALO ALAC Representative 2013-2015

[Holly Raiche]

Hi Heidi et al

I'm not sure of the wording.  I agree that the process - once started - it in effect interrupted.  But some very cogent reasons have been argued on both sides.  What I would like is an explanation on the pro and con so that people understand why there is an issue of substances and not just a disagreement.  The text below that I am suggesting is taken from Cheryl's and Rinalia's emails (and both of you are welcome to change the wording - it is yours to start with).

So maybe first, a preamble putting both arguments.  And then a call for a vote.  

Thanks

Holly

The wording could be something like:

It is argued that the existing election process for  an APRALO representative to the ALAC (noting that Sala's term expires at the end of June) in order to have the optimal transition of role between the existing and replacement of our representatives on the ALAC and noting that ICANN AGM meetings are often held in October rather than November as it incidentally is this year. It should also be noted that this call for selection of APRALO ALAC representation only
overlaps with the close of the RALO Officer roles nomination period by 24+
hours. 

Alternatively, it is argued that the selection of the ALAC representatives requires a certain level of awareness-raising and exchanges regarding the ALAC role in terms of performance expectations,  required skill and knowledge sets, workload
coping mehanisms, etc. All of this needs to happen prior to the nomination process so that interested individuals have a good understanding of what it takes. The ALAC role requires adequate preparation. Otherwise there will be problems with coping
and performing.




> Dear All,
> 
> Regarding the request for a poll on the APRALO ALAC Representative 2013-2015 selection schedule, could you please let Staff know if you wish to proceed with such a poll?
> 
> If so, please find some suggested text for the APRALO ALSes to vote upon below. It is also suggested that this vote be held for 72 hours with a launch to happen as soon as possible once we have heard back from all three of you (Holly, Fouad, and YJ).
> 
> Suggested text:
> 
> "It has been proposed by an ALS Member that the current selection schedule for the APRALO ALAC Representative 2013-2015 be interrupted and postponed. Do you agree?
> Yes
> No
> Abstain"
> Regards, 
> 
> Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen
> ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
> E-mail: staff at atlarge.icann.org
>