[At-Large] Discussions should be transparent / Open ...

[Izumi AIZU]

I didn't see the handling of Domain Tasting statement as violation
of transparency etc, and also agree with Jacqueline that final
wordsmith can be done at internal list, provided almost
all substantive discussion was done on the open public list.

It also may relate to how "ALAC statement" as such is formulated
and released. In ideal situation, or for formal resolution, there will
be "final call" - to send the latest draft and ask for every 15 committee
member - 10 of whom represent RALOs (at least in theory), and 5 NomCom
designated representative of wider community 15 members will say YES or
NO within, say 24 hours, if majority of 15 say YES, then it becomes formal.
Well, that is calling for Votes.

HOWEVER, making statements do not work this way in reality. Usually, the
final draft will be sent, asking for any "strong" descents, otherwise it is
adopted
by silent majority. BUT, if it is sent to "public list", there is a risk of
not making
the final closure in time, or there is some vague procedure issue still
remain.
I don't know how to address this in a perfect way. I know it still can be
done,
but having dobule track, one in public and one for internal wordsmith, is
not that bad way, to me. I do not see there has been no real intention
to hide anything. Just a metter of efficiency. OR, was there any specific
example of making final twist only on internal list? I did not see it.

I thought Alan has posted all the drafts to the public list untli end.

izumi



2007/12/6, Thompson, Darlene <DThompson at gov.nu.ca>:
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>  I agree and also think that final "word-smithing" on documents can be
> held on the public lists, too.
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> Having said that, cudos to all that worked so hard at getting the Domain
> Tasting document in on time and this e-mail should in no way be seen as
> derogatory to those people.  It's a general statement.
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> I will, however, always support transparency.
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> Darlene
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> Darlene A. Thompson
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> *From:* alac-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:
> alac-bounces at atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Robert Guerra
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:17 PM
> *To:* At-Large Worldwide
> *Subject:* [At-Large] Discussions should be transparent / Open ...
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> I've repeatedly been raising the issue - that in fact the ALAC internal
> list should be for confidential matters, while all discussions (especially
> policy) should take place on the more open and transparent public at-large
> list.
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> Any support on this matter would be most welcome.
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> regards,
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> Robert
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