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

[Siavash Shahshahani]

Patrick,
I don't see how you can go about listing such countries without creating
all kinds of aftereffects. Further there may be other reasons that put
individuals from certain territories or with certain characteristics at a
disadvantage. So I believe the present system where Nom-Comm is to to
ensure some kind of balance in the composition will work if it is carried
out correctly.
Siavash

> 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
>>
>


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