[At-Large] ALAC Positions open for nominations 2007-2008

[Patrick Vande Walle]

Siavash,

Good point indeed. I am sold.  Would that mean the nomcom should only
select individuals from countries where no ALS exists or likely to
appear on the short term ?

Patrick

Siavash Shahshahani wrote:
> Here's a problem for those who think non-comm appointees are unnecessary:
> There are more than a few countries where NGOs are looked upon with
> suspicion  by the local govt and potential ALSs are simply afraid to apply
> to ICANN for accreditation. Should we disenfranchise citizens of those
> countries? Note that the same risk may not necessarily apply to an
> 'individual' selected by non-comm as long as the individual is well-known
> and trusted in the country and is not in the business of organizing a
> group which the govt deems potentially subversive..
> Siavash
>