[LAC-Discuss] [Fwd: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published]

[Jacqueline A. Morris]

FYI
from the NARALO list... (Of course it isn't yet translated...)
Jacqueline
>
> Summary of recommendations:
> http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-draft-summary-recommendations-13jun08.pdf
>
> Full report:
> http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-independent-review-final-draft-13jun08.pdf
>
> Highlights:
>
>     * Create two new ALAC positions, appointed by the Nominating
>       Committee, both from Asia, to reflect that region's increased
>       proportion of global Internet users
>     * No other structural changes to ALAC composition
>     * Give the existing structure a chance to work, but review the
>       effectiveness of the RALO/ALS structure at the next ALAC review
>     * Status quo regarding Board representation -- liaison with no vote
>     * ALAC should establish an annual Statement of Intent as well as
>       Strategic and Operational Plans
>     * Increase in dedicated staff to one person per region
>     * Increase the public comment period to allow ALAC more time to
>       adequately respond to issues
>     * More effective use of web-based tools to increase user
>       participation; specifically, preference of wikis over mailing lists
>     * Staff control over said web-based tools
>     * Regular ALS compliance reviews
>
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