[APAC-Discuss] APRALO ALAC Representative 2013-2015

[Rinalia Abdul Rahim]

Hi Holly.

I like your idea of the introduction.

Sala's term ends in November. Not June so this information should be
corrected.

Rather than just leaving the process as "postponed" and thus hanging in the
question, I suggest inserting an alternative selection period so that if
people vote for postponement they know immediately that the process will
still happen and when to expect (ie, a date range such as X Month - X Month
depending on how long the selection process needs and it can be a fast
track selection if people know what to expect). The process can start as
soon as RALO leadership election results are announced.

We can then have a webinar on ALAC role between now and that start day. I
have received quite a few requests on how to go about becoming an ALAC
member and there no real understanding of what that role entails. This
interest/demand needs to be addressed so that even if they don't qualify
now they will know what is required and will
begin preparing for the next selection process in 2 years time. This will
help create a ready pool of people to populate not just the ALAC, but WGs
particularly in the period leading to the next ALAC selections) - the WG
experience to my mind is  important to have for the ALAC role ( because of
the need to spread the work given the range of issues) and it will boost
the support for ALAC policy development competence and capacity.

I think it is really important to think about future needs in what we do
and take action that serves future needs in the most strategic and
synergistic way. Then we would leave both APRALO and the ALAC in a
strengthened position as our legacy.

Best regards,

Rinalia
 On May 5, 2013 8:17 AM, "Holly Raiche" <h.raiche at internode.on.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>