Hi, My understanding of the very reason that the individual-led criterea of an ALS is that, ALAC and RALOs are established to represent and to protect consumers' interests. Thus, as long as an entity can demonstrate that it indeed -- plays the role of protecting consumer interest -- is financially independent and not-for-profit -- is non-governmental I believe it should qualify as an ALS. For example, if the Consumers Union, the NGO/NPO publisher of Consumers Report, gains related Internet expertise and applies to become an ALS, it should be welcomed. In fact, I believe that it would be much more capable in protecting consumers' interests than seperately grouped individual consumers. Furthermore, this will help our out-reach tremendusly, and help to smooth out the "civil society" vs. ALAC issue. Best regards, Kaili ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Greenberg" <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> To: "ALAC" <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 6:53 AM Subject: [ALAC] ALS Criteria and Expectations
There will be a discussion in Marrakech with the intent of finalizing a draft proposal.
Please find attached the a document with the current list of issues raised within the ALS Review TF.
Alan
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