[NA-Discuss] Draft: GNSO Reform proposal

[Michael Maranda]

The following two excerpts are from the NCUC document Robert transmitted:

*ALAC, the Nominating Committee and GNSO*

...

"The NCUC proposal embodies a distinct philosophy regarding the appropriate
role of the At Large. In NCUC's view, the At Large is intended to be a
mechanism for aggregating the preferences of end users of *all* stakeholder
groups across * all* ICANN issues. The At Large is intended to be a
generalized representational category that applies to everyone and anyone,
regardless of affiliation. At Large representation now includes, and should
include, both commercial and noncommercial users and the technical community
as well. The At Large is intended to influence Board selections and policy
decisions in ways that span all ICANN Supporting Organizations, not just the
GNSO. "

"In order to fulfill this unique function, ALAC has been given strong
representation on the Nominating Committee. Indeed, historically the
Nominating Committee was established to serve as a replacement for the At
Large election of Board members. Nomcom and At Large thus serve very similar
functions in ICANN's representational structure. In effect, both are in a
position to influence all Supporting Organization Councils and to look at
ICANN issues as a whole.  "


 And:

   - Would creation of a Stakeholder Group for "Non-Commercial Users,"
   possibly including an Individuals Constituency, overlap with the interests
   represented by the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and its supporting
   structures?



"No. It is a serious misperception to view ALAC as a proxy for specifically
*noncommercial* stakeholders within ICANN. Many of the At Large Structures
are technical organizations, or trade group oriented. Many of the
individuals involved in the At Large are associated with small businesses or
are consultants and entrepreneurs. Many ALAC participants would fit just as
well within a Commercial Users stakeholder group. "


I am interested in hearing how others view the NCUC characterization of
At-Large, and their proposed changes viz. At-Large.

-MM
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