February 2010 - APAC-Discuss

REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference Tuesday, 23 February 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 22, 2010

Feb. 22, 2010

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 February 2010 at 0500 UTC. The agenda and call details can be found at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?23_february_2010 If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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REMINDER: APRALO Teleconference Tuesday, 23 February 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2010

Feb. 18, 2010

Dear All, This is to remind you that the next APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 February 2010 at 0500 UTC. The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?23_february_2010 If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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Fwd: [ALAC] URGENT: Process to select ALAC representative to AoC Review
by James Seng Feb. 16, 2010

Feb. 16, 2010

If anyone in the AP region would like to volunteer for the AOC (see below), pls inform Cheryl or myself asap. -James Seng ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca> Date: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 5:46 PM Subject: [ALAC] URGENT: Process to select ALAC representative to AoC Review To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> I am distributing this on behalf of Cheryl. Since the last ALAC meeting and the submission of the approved ALAC comments on the Affirmation of Commitments review process, there have been numerous discussions at many levels on the review process. From an At-Large perspective, we need to decide how we will address the selection of one or more people to be candidates for the first review team - the one assessing ICANN's accountability, transparency and support of the interests of global Internet users. Attached is a document that summarizes the issues and identifies what decision we must make. Because it includes a lot of background information, it is not short. The important issues are listed at the end, and most importantly, it includes a series of steps that we must take WITHOUT DELAY. For your convenience, the text of the document is also appended to this e-mail. If we do not act quickly, we will lose the ability to effectively participate in the very important review. PLEASE REVIEW IMMEDIATELY, AND DECIDE IN WHAT WAY YOU NEED TO INVOLVE THE REST OF YOUR RALO SO THAT WE CAN EFFECTIVELY MAKE DECISIONS NEXT WEEK. Alan --------------- Proposed ALAC Process for the "endorsement" of candidates responding to the Call for Accountability & Transparency (A&T) Review Team applicants (further to the discussion at the January 26th ALAC Meeting on this matter). Background · The Affirmation of Commitments (AoC - http://www.icann.org/en/documents/affirmation-of-commitments-30sep09-en.htm) calls for several reviews to be carried out periodically, with the first review being one on ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global Internet users (for short Accountability and transparency – A&T). The AoC requires that this review be concluded no later than December 31, 2010. · The review team will include the following (or their designated nominees): the Chair of the GAC, the Chair of the Board of ICANN, the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the DOC, representatives of the relevant ICANN Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations and independent experts. · Composition of the review team will be agreed jointly by the Chair of the GAC (in consultation with GAC members) and the Chair of the Board of ICANN. · The team composition will be published for public comment, but the draft review proposal does not seem to allow for changes based on these comments. · The Call for Applicants for membership in the review team was issued on January 13, 2010 - http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/call-for-applicants-11jan10-en.…. · The draft review proposal calls for one representative of the ALAC. - Our comments suggested that one was insufficient. We know that other organizations have made similar comments. At this point there is no indication that it will change, but it may. - Note the term “representative” – defined as a person who has been chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people. · The draft review proposal requires that any candidate to be considered for the review team be “endorsed” by the group they are to represent. · The draft review proposal requires that applications be submitted directly to ICANN. - We have been assured that we will receive copies of any such applications. · The original deadline for submitting applications was February 17th at 23:59 UTC with the intent of selecting the final review team by February 20th. The submission deadline has since been extended to February 22nd and we have been told that the deadline for us submitting endorsements is March 1, 2010 at 23:59 UTC. · The call for applications did not allow for any ALAC-specific criteria, but since that time, the GNSO indicated that they may want to collect additional information on their behalf. · Any people who we endorse but who are not selected for the A&T review will be kept on file and may be appointed to a later review without further consultation with us. · The GAC and the Board are given the courtesy of being represented on the review team by their Chair or a delegate (it is unclear when they must decide whether they themselves are participating or replaced by a delegate), but the ACs and SOs are not. Current Situation As of February 11th we are told that there have been just two applications. One is from a Kurt Snyder. He is not currently affiliated with any At-Large entity, but (according to his e-mail to the ALAC Chair “I have been looking for ways to volunteer with ICANN and I believe this would be a fantastic opportunity for me. Moreover, my background is well suited for such an endeavor. I am an attorney with technology and assessment experience.” Mr. Snyder apparently incorrectly interpreted a reply from the ALAC Chair as implying that we had already formally endorsed him. This has been corrected. The second is from Christopher Wilkinson, an At-Large participant from Europe. Wolf has sent an e-mail saying that EURALO supports his candidature. Christopher has a long and illustrious history with ICANN. He is a member of EURALO/ISOC Chapter of Wallonia (Belgium) and is a former EU representative to the GAC, former GAC vice-chair, and former Secretary of the GAC. We have argued that the time-frame is unreasonable, particularly given the hierarchical structure of At-Large, but there is no indication that it will be altered. It is unclear to what extent our representative, once selected, will be allowed to interact with us once he/she is appointed to the review team. Although not planned for the purpose, we have an ALAC meeting scheduled for February 23, 2010, a few hours after the close of the application period. In communications to date, we have assumed that we will publicly post the submitted information of all applicants seeking our endorsements on out wiki/web site (URL to be determined). Decision Requirements · Do we wish to “endorse” all applicants to want to represent us? · If not, how do we select one or more? · Regardless of the above, do we want to indicate an order of preference? · If we do any sort of selection, what criteria do we use? Specifically, how do we recognize the person(s) who we will endorse to represent us. To what extent should prior knowledge of ICANN, prior involvement with ICANN, and prior involvement with the formally defined At-Large Community be factored in? · Given the time frame, to what extent can the entire At-Large Community - the ALSs, RALOs and even the entire ALAC MEANINGFULLY participate? · To what extent do we wish to require ALAC specific information from the candidates? If any, what? Note that the inclusion of the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the US Department of Commerce sets the tone for this group – it is a HIGH-level group of people. · To what extent, at this late date, do we issue a further call for applications? · Do we wish our endorsed but not accepted candidates to be held for future reviews? · Do we want to consider the option of equity with the GAC and the Board by allowing our Chair or her/his delegate to participate in the process? Among other merits, it makes the representative responsible to and answerable to the ALAC and implicitly At-Large? *Immediate Action* The earliest that we can formally act on these questions is during our ALAC meeting of February 23rd. That will be too late to solicit applications or additional ALAC-specific information. It is therefore suggested that IMMEDIATELY: 1. All RALOs, through whatever mechanism they choose, should select and forward any preferred candidates to the ALAC and to the designated ICANN address. The earlier this can be done, the better, but if ALAC members will have the time to adequately review the documentation, they must be received no later than the end of February 20th. The candidates must follow the specific requirements specified in the Call for Applicants PLUS must include a statement of why they believe: a. they are in a position to fairly access ICANN’s accountability, transparency and the focus on the interests of global Internet users; b. they will be able to do this from the perspective of the global ICANN At-Large Community and the ALAC. 2. All RALOs, through whatever mechanism they choose, decide how their representatives can help the ALAC come to closure on the above decisions on February 23rd. We do NOT have the option of deferring these decisions. If we do not formally make them in a timely manner, we may lose our say in the process of selecting an ALAC representative and we lose our ability to adequately participate in the review. 3. We should schedule a tentative ALAC meeting on Friday, February 26 to finalize our endorsements in case we do not do so at our ALAC meeting on February 23rd. _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: http://st.icann.org/alac

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Fwd: [ISOC] ISOC Next Generation Leaders Programme
by Karaitiana Taiuru Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

>The Internet Society (ISOC) is happy to announce a new programme >beginning in 2010: the ISOC Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme. >The NGL was officially launched 6 October 2009 at a youth forum lunch >during the ITU Telecom World week in Geneva. The programme is aimed >at emerging talents across the globe, between the ages of 20 and 40, >and is a unique blend of coursework and practical experience to help >prepare young professionals from around the world to become the next >generation of Internet technology, policy, and business leaders. > >Programme entrants will complete a tailored eLearning course, covering >the essential topics required for effective interactions and >relationships within >the Internet ecosystem, as well as key concepts and emerging issues in >Internet governance. They will be encouraged to apply for the >Internet Society's representation programmes, such as ISOC >Ambassadorships to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the World >Bank, and OECD, and the ISOC Fellowship to the >Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). > >At the end of the programme, all Next Generation Leaders programme >graduates will be invited to submit a proposal for a project focused >on an Internet development issue within their own communities. Of >those, three projects will be chosen and the respective project >leaders will be invited to Geneva for a final, one-week course in >Internet diplomacy. The three project leaders will be recognized as >the Next Generation Leaders programme laureates, rewarded with special >opportunities to network with some of the Internet's most respected >leaders and to participate in special leadership events, and they may >be encouraged to start new Internet Society Chapters in their >communities. > >More information on the programme can be found at >www.InternetSociety.org/Leaders There is an e-brochure available >for download on the site in the 5 >official UN languages. > >**You may sign up to receive periodic information on the NGL but >visiting the programme site and clicking on "Candidates: Register for >NGL Information." https://www.isoc.org/leaders/application.php?s=2 > >We will be sharing application details for the eLearning component >through the sign up information list in the coming months. > >If you have any questions or comments about the Next Generation >Leaders programme, please contact leaders(a)InternetSociety.org > >Best wishes, > >Connie J Kendig >Sponsored Programs & Grants Manager >Internet Society >www.isoc.org > ><Kendig(a)isoc.org> >Tel: (703) 439-2136 > > > >_______________________________________________ >Isoc-members-announce mailing list >Isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org >http://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/isoc-members-announce Karaitiana Taiuru Ph/SMS: +64 21 070 7507 Web: <file:///C:/Users/KARAIT~1/AppData/Local/Temp/www.taiuru.maori.nz>www.taiuru.maori.nz | Blog: <http://taiuru.maori.nz/blog/>http://taiuru.maori.nz/blog/ | Tel: <http://ktaiuru.tel>http://ktaiuru.tel Email karaitiana(a)taiuru.maori.nz | Skype/MSN/GoogleTalk ktaiuru | AIM/Yahoo KaraitianaTaiuru Twitter: @ktaiuru Bio: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/ktaiuru>http://www.linkedin.com/in/ktaiuru PO Box 10286 Christchurch 8145 New Zealand

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Public Comment on the Proposed Process for the At-Large Board Selection now open
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 6, 2010

Feb. 6, 2010

*La version française est ci-dessous *La versión española está abajo Dear All, At the request of Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair of ALAC, and the At-Large Board Selection Design Team <https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?at_large_board_selection_design_te…> (ABSdt), we have the privilege to inform you that the Public Comment on the Proposed Process for the 2010 Selection of an ICANN At-Large Board Member <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-05feb10-en.htm> is now open (in English, French and Spanish) through 6 March 2010. This public comment is not only a tremendous step forward in the process to select an At-Large voting Board Member, but also is the first public comment posted on behalf of ALAC. Many thanks to the members of the ABSdt for their tireless efforts in preparing the slightly updated White Paper and the accompanying announcement text. The comments received from this public comment will be preliminarily analyzed prior to the Nairobi meeting. Regards, * Cher tous, Sur demande de Cheryl Langdon-Orr, présidente d'ALAC, et l’At-Large Board Selection Design Team <https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?at_large_board_selection_design_te…> (ABSdt), nous avons le privilège de vous informer que le commentaire public sur le procédé proposé pour le choix 2010 d'un membre du conseil At-Large d'ICANN <http://www.icann.org/fr/announcements/announcement-2-05feb10-fr.htm> est maintenant ouvert (en anglais, français et espagnol) jusqu'au 6 mars 2010. Ce commentaire public est non seulement un énorme pas en avant dans le processus de selection d’un membre du conseil d’adminstration At-Large, mais est également le premier commentaire public d'ALAC. Merci beaucoup aux membres de l'ABSdt pour leurs efforts inlassables de rédaction du livre blanc légèrement mis à jour et le texte d'annonce. Les commentaries publics reçus seront l’objet d’une analyse preliminaire avant la réunion de Nairobi. Cordialment, * Estimado todos, A petición de Cheryl Langdon-Orr, presidente de ALAC, y el At-Large Board Selection design team <https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?at_large_board_selection_design_te…> (ABSdt), tenemos el privilegio de informarle que el comentario público sobre el proceso propuesto para la selección 2010 de un miembro del Consejo At-Large de ICANN <http://www.icann.org/es/announcements/announcement-2-05feb10-es.htm> está abierto ahora (en inglés, francés y español) hasta el 6 de marzo de 2010. Este comentario público es no sólo un enorme paso adelante en el proceso para seleccionar a un miembro del Consejo de votación At-Large, pero también es el primer comentario público fijado a nombre de ALAC. Muchas gracias a los miembros del ABSdt por sus esfuerzos incansables en la preparación del Libro Blanco levemente actualizado y del texto de acompañamiento del aviso. Los comentarios recibidos de este comentario público serán analizados preliminar antes de la reunión de Nairobi. Respetos, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org <http://www.atlarge.icann.org>

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APRALO Candidates for the ABSC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 5, 2010

Feb. 5, 2010

Dear All, The At-Large Selection design team is seeking candidatures from APRALO for the At-Large Board Member Selection Committee (ABSC). The ABSC will assist the At-Large Director process by revising the At-Large Board member candidatures and creating a short-list for the At-Large Board Member election. The ABSC will be composed of two representatives from each ICANN region and a Chair. All ABSC members will need to confirm their willingness and ability to dedicate significant time to the process. You may find a list of ABSC candidates from all At-Large regions under https://st.icann.org/alac-docs/index.cgi?at_large_board_selection_committee If you are interested in joining the ABSC, please reply to this message. Thank you. ********* What will the ABSC be doing exactly? The ABSC is tasked with creating a public list of candidates for the At-Large Board member position. To do so, the ABSC will not just passively wait to hear from interested At-Large insiders, but will also identify and solicit candidacies from people who would qualify and may be seen to fulfill the positions. There should be a diversity of choices in the list of candidates for the At-Large Board member, but qualified people should not be excluded because there are "too many" from any one region, gender, or other relevant characteristic. Through a process of questionnaires and/or interviews, the ABSC would reduce the total list of applicants to some “small” number of candidates. All documents and deliberations of the ABSC shall be confidential and this confidentiality shall continue past the existence of any particular ABSC. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff[at]atlarge.icann.org website: www.atlarge.icann.org

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