[Euro-board] Action Items from EURALO General Assembly: EURALO Board member Tasks

[Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond]

Hello everyone,

I am now following up on the email below which gathered very few responses.
So let me emphasize the following point at the end of the message:

The topic was discussed during the EURALO General Assembly and there was
support for each EURALO Board member to undertake a function. So next
question: are we agreeing that Board members should undertake a
function? I think that the pressure from our members is such that the
EURALO Board can only say yes. So next question: are there volunteers
for tasks?

...and pick up the ball from here.

First, let's put together a list of tasks:

- policy
- capacity building
- communication/outreach and engagement
- bylaws/development
- finance

Did I miss any positions? Are the ones I have listed correct?

Kindest regards,

Olivier

On 17/04/2017 21:38, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> one of the EURALO General Assembly's action items was:
>
>   * The EURALO Board to discuss the issue on how to divide the
>     tasks/work among themselves during their next call.
>
>
> Kicking off the discussion, I'd like to remind you first of your
> commitments to what you would look forward to do whilst active on the
> EURALO Board:
> https://community.icann.org/x/0QB1Aw
>
> Annette and Erich: you still have not filled in these goals? I am rather
> surprised that you do not have any.
>
> Then comes the discussion between Jean-Jacques Subrenat and me:
>
> --- cut here ---
>> I suggest we consider the following:
>>
>> What are the essential functions the EURALO Board must undertake or
>> uphold? Each item is followed by a recommendation.
>>
>> _1) Ensure conformity of EURALO procedure and actions with existing
>> legal or structural obligations_ (ICANN, ALAC and EURALO By-laws,
>> Rules of procedure, Accepted standards in meetings, etc.). This
>> applies, but is not limited to: membership, quorum, elections, rough
>> consensus.
>> *Recommendation 1*: a Board member with experience in these areas, and
>> perhaps with a legal background, should be appointed as the « Legal
>> reference point ».
> Excellent idea.
>
>> _2) Consolidate relations with ALAC and other parts of ICANN_. As in
>> most ACs and SOs, the Chair of EURALO does this, and does it well
>> (good visibility, good inter-personal skills, deep knowledge of the
>> issues).
>> *Recommendation 2*: no change.
> I would like to see our ALAC members take an extra care in fostering the
> link between ALAC and EURALO. They are our ambassadors on the ALAC. I
> would also like to see them take a leadership role on the ALAC, like
> Chairing a working group. As for the EURALO Board members, ideally they
> could chair a EURALO working group.
>
>> _3) Enhance cooperation between EURALO and its ALSs_. Over the years,
>> this function has been carried out mainly by the Chair and/or
>> Secretary. But with the gradual growth in the number of ALSs, this now
>> requires a dedicated approach. Among other areas where cooperation
>> would be appreciated: help in launching ALS surveys, help in
>> participating in ICANN events, travel and accommodation support, etc.
>> *Recommendation 3*: designate a Board member who, with the help of
>> Support Staff, would be the prime contact point for all EURALO ALSs.
> Would this be an "inreach" officer? I would really support this too.
>
>> _4) Consolidate EURALO contributions to ALAC and ICANN policy
>> development_. 
>> One of the current tasks is the appraisal of the At-Large Review:
>> because of its complexity, but even more because of the implications
>> of some of the recommendations in that Review, it is necessary to make
>> sure that contributions are made on time, and that they are relevant.
>> *Recommendation 4*: designate a Board member who is familiar with
>> Policy development in the ICANN ecosystem, and who has a track record
>> of making trains depart and arrive on time, at the right station.
> Excellent.
> --- cut here ---
>
> The topic was discussed during the EURALO General Assembly and there was
> support for each EURALO Board member to undertake a function.
> So next question: are we agreeing that Board members should undertake a
> function? I think that the pressure from our members is such that the
> EURALO Board can only say yes.
> So next question: are there volunteers for tasks?
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Olivier
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