[NA-Discuss] A few points about the election

[Bret Fausett]

A few points about the election and this discussion, and then I'd  
like to wind this up.

1.	The ALAC was entitled appoint the NomComm representatives in  
whatever manner they wished. So, Danny, to your point that creating a  
"short list" was not an option, I think you are mistaken.

2.	Transparency solves most problems within ICANN, and this issue is  
no different. The whole hullaballoo could have been avoided with a  
few more updates by our ALAC members to the lists. Lesson learned, I  
believe, so let's try to move on. I am quite satisfied with the  
explanations Alan and Robert posted to the list.

3.	Keep in mind that the NomComm is *not* a constituency-based  
organization. Once you are appointed, you are asked to think  
independently. You are not there to do the bidding of the people who  
appointed you. Ross will required to think about what's in the best  
interest of ICANN as a whole, not the ALAC or the registrars. Because  
of the NomComm confidentiality issues, Ross can receive information,  
but not share information it. We should invite him to consult with us  
and hear what we, the North American RALO, believe makes a good Board  
member, GNSO or ccNSO Councilor, and ALAC rep. I'll make sure to  
invite him to some of our meetings throughout the year.

4.	Let's stop cross-posting. If you think you have a point that needs  
to be made to everyone in the ALAC, make it on the ALAC general list  
(ALAC at atlarge-lists.icann.org). Leave issues related to the North  
American RALO on this list (NA-Discuss at atlarge-lists.icann.org).

5.	Danny, I have used my position as Interim Chair and list admin to  
turn your NA-Discuss moderation bit to "on." Please try to keep the  
conversation on the issues.

           Bret



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