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Reminder: Teleconference TOMORROW, 28th August
by Nick Ashton-Hart Aug. 27, 2007

Aug. 27, 2007

Dear All: This is a (belated) reminder of the monthly teleconference taking place tomorrow, 28th August, details as follow also at https:// st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_august_2007. PLEASE NOTE: I may be unable to attend tomorrow as I'm in the process of moving from the UK to Geneva 28-30 August APRALO Teleconference for August 2007 Date: 28 August 2007 APRALO Teleconference Time: 0600 UTC (for the time in various timezones click here) Summary Minutes: Meeting Summary 28 August 2007 Transcription: Transcription 28 August 2007 Recording: Available 48 Hours after meeting A G E N D A Agenda is in draft form until adoption at the beginning of the meeting. Documents are linked for download next to the agenda items they belong to where available Attendance: Apologies: Adoption of the Agenda Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting: 25 July 2007 Matters Arising from these Minutes * APRALO meetings * Issues Working Groups (including any Reports) * Outreach efforts - APNG Camp Budget Information regarding the mechanism for Statement Development that is used in auDA Policy Making WEB PAGE. However in Synopsis: auDA uses a variety of advisory panels, committees (standing and ad hoc), and other consultative groups to help it develop policies and practices that are appropriate for the Australian environment, and responsive to user needs. These groups operate according to a few basic general principles: * membership is voluntary (but auDA has discretion to provide financial assistance where required) * members are appointed on the basis of their individual skills and experience, as well as the stakeholder interests they represent * meeting minutes are published on the auDA website * draft proposals and recommendations are released for public comment, before being submitted for auDA approval * secretariat support is provided by auDA. 4. Working Group Liaisons from APRALO - ALAC Reps to brief on needs ALAC Working Groups currently (or soon) requiring input. Assembly-wg no description available Idn-wg Idn-wg Policy Discussion IPv6-WG IPv4 - IPv6 Migration issues Working Group RAA-WG RAA Working Group Whois-wg Whois-wg Policy Discussion 5. Keith Davidson will present APTLD's case, regarding the approach from APTLD to support their stand on IDN ccTLD (see Attachment section for document, and text of request from Don Hollander is below) REQUEST FROM APTLD: One of the things that we would very much appreciate APRALO considering is the allocation of top level IDN ccTLDs on a very limited basis. IDN ccTLDs at the top level are the equivalent of the existing ccTLDs (allocated to a country or a territory), but in a script that is more useable to the cc's population. APTLD prepared the attached proposal for a FastTrack allocation of ccTLD IDN's on a very limited basis while ICANN goes through their more extensive Policy Development Process (which can take two years - or more!). APTLD has received endorsement from CENTR (the European equivalent of APTLD) who have a number of members directly affected. In a recent survey of members by both APTLD and CENTR, there were less than a dozen ccTLDs that expressed an interest in participating in the FastTrack option - but those members represent more than 25% of the WORLD's population. We would very much appreciate it if APRALO could consider supporting this very limited and controlled approach and to vocally show this support at the ICANN meeting LA. Current Activity to date in the ALAC WG on this matter can be found at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_idn_working_group Discussion of the matter and consideration of the following Proposed Motion:- 'That APRALO support the "very limited and controlled approach"; for an allocation of ccTLD IDN's, as proposed by the APTLD, for a FastTrack allocation of ccTLD IDN's, while ICANN goes through their more extensive Policy DevelopmentProcess; and to vocally show this support at the ICANN meeting LA.' 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PASSCODE: 6014169 -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN PO Box 32160 London N4 2XY United Kingdom Main Tel: +44 (20) 8800-1011] USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax (UK): +44 (20) 7681-3135 Fax (Swiss): +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile (UK): +44 (7774) 932798 Mobile (Swiss): +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] + reminder on teleconf this week
by Rajnesh D. Singh Aug. 26, 2007

Aug. 26, 2007

We have heard from several ALS' that submitting all 3 names to ALAC is acceptable. This being a case of "rough consensus", I will ask our ALAC Reps to forward the names to ALAC late next week. I think it would be good if the 3 candidates can provide a short bio to our ALAC Reps to support their respective case for NomCom selection, and I would suggest you do this by say Wednesday 29th. Also, a reminder that we have a teleconference scheduled for Tuesday 28th - see https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_august_2007 If you have any items you wish to put on the agenda, please do so at the link above and join the meeting to elaborate/discuss. Regards, R. David Farrar wrote: > I am happy with all names to go forward. > > DPF > > -----Original Message----- > From: apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Charles > Mok > Sent: 23 August 2007 6:57 p.m. > To: rajnesh(a)pacificit.org > Cc: 'Asia-Pacific Discuss' > Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] > > Dear all, I am in agreement with Cheryl, Izumi and Rajnesh! > > Charles > ISOC HK > > -----Original Message----- > From: apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Rajnesh > D. Singh > Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 9:00 AM > Cc: Asia-Pacific Discuss > Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] > > We have views from 3 ALS' (Cheryl, Izumi, Me) thus far that sending all > names for consideration is a good way forward. > I would like to hear from at least another 3 or 4, so we have "rough > consensus". > > Alternatively, I would like to hear objections to this. > > Izumi - just a minor correction to be pedantic. 2 candidates had process > issues. I cannot see a process issue with Karaitiana. > He self-nominated and had a seconder before the deadline. > > > Regards, > R. > > > Izumi AIZU wrote: > >> In summary, I am OK with all THREE candidates, even though each seemed >> to have some minor process questions. >> >> I agree with Siavash and also Cheryl that NomCom position is not >> "representative of ALS", thus Siavash is perfect for candidate from >> ALAC to NomCom. >> >> If this NomCom members are also representative of RALO and hence from >> ALS, the very reason why we have NomCom >> becomes undermined. The intentionally setup NomCom outside the >> representation mechanism to keep sort of neutrality and wider >> governance in my understanding. >> >> I also like to remind that the final body to recommend the NomCom >> members is ALAC, not RALOs, globaly. So APRAL can make recommendations >> to ALAC, but we are not in the postion to make the FINAL decision. >> >> So, I woudl agree with Cheryl who just sent the list her suggestion to >> send all three candidates. >> >> Thanks, >> >> izumi >> >> 2007/8/23, Rajnesh D. Singh <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org>: >> >> >>> Note the following re: Nirmol's nomination. >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original Message -------- >>> Subject: RE: [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position >>> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:59:51 +0800 >>> From: Christopher To <christopher(a)hkiac.org> >>> To: <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org> >>> CC: Gary Soo <email(a)garysoochambers.hk> >>> References: <46CBE1AB.9080503(a)pacificit.org> >>> >>> >>> >>> Rajnesh, >>> >>> >>> >>> The HKIF supports Nirmol Agarwal on this matter. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> Christopher >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>> *From:* apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >>> [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of >>> *Rajnesh D. Singh >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:12 PM >>> *To:* Asia-Pacific Discuss >>> *Subject:* [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position >>> >>> >>> >>> Colleagues, >>> >>> The deadline for nominations has closed. >>> >>> We have 3 candidates nominated thus far, summarised below. >>> >>> **CANDIDATE** >>> >>> >>> >>> **NOMINATED BY** >>> >>> >>> >>> **ALS** >>> >>> >>> >>> **NOMINATION DATE** >>> >>> Nirmol Agarwal (ISVK) >>> >>> >>> >>> ISVK-India / >>> >>> >>> >>> ISVK-India / >>> >>> >>> >>> 14th August 2007 >>> >>> Siavash Shahshahani (No ALS) >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheryl Langdon-Orr / >>> >>> Bilal Beiram >>> >>> >>> >>> ISOC-AU / >>> >>> AKMS >>> >>> >>> >>> 15th August 2007 >>> >>> Karaitiana Taiuru (New Zealand Maori Internet Society) >>> >>> >>> >>> New Zealand Maori Internet Society / >>> Franck Martin >>> >>> >>> >>> New Zealand Maori Internet Society / >>> >>> >>> >>> 15th August 2007 >>> >>> >>> Out of the above 3 candidates, 2 were self-nominations (Nirmol and >>> Karaitiana). Siavash has not indicated to the list that he has accepted >>> the nomination. >>> >>> At the Bali Meeting earlier this year, there was general consensus that >>> APRALO roles and functions would be handled by members from within ALS'. >>> If there was no interest from within ALS' then such roles and functions >>> could be offered to persons outside the ALS'. In this instance we have 2 >>> persons representing ALS' interested in the position, and 1 person >>> nominated from outside the APRALO ALS'. >>> >>> If we stick to the consensus agreed to in Bali, then our preference must >>> be between Nirmol and Karaitiana. >>> >>> I now seek your guidance on reaching consensus on our candidate >>> nomination. The other options are to offer both candidates to ALAC and >>> let them pick one, or we vote and decide. Note that we need to reach >>> this decision by the end of this coming weekend. >>> >>> I look forward to your input.

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position]]
by Rajnesh D. Singh Aug. 25, 2007

Aug. 25, 2007

Forwarded to the list as per Izumi's request below. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:18:47 +0900 From: Izumi AIZU <iza(a)anr.org> To: nirmol xxxx <nirmol(a)atensassociates.com> CC: Bilal S. Beirm <bbeirm(a)tagorg.com>, rajnesh(a)pacificit.org, Asia-Pacific Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> References: <8157321273FDDF4FBFED93102976F07F0F7409(a)mail.tago.org> <838286.37890.qm(a)web812.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear all, I didn't realize my posting was bounced - maybe usgin gmail with my original address was the reason... in that case, Rajnesh, could you kindly forward this to the list? And, as for what Nirmol wrote, honestly I could not understand why exactly you could not agree with the explanation I wrote. I did not write, or intended to say that anyone is partial. I think and I thought each one is equally good including Siavash who is not a member himself, but nominated by a member of APRALO and seconded. I would appreciate if someone, either NIrmol himsel and/or someone who could understand what he wrote could explain that to me. I do not see any "bias" in my own message or any other so far except putting Siavash outside the candidate. I might be wrong, and I am open and willing to know if that's the case. Thanks, izumi 2007/8/23, nirmol xxxx <nirmol(a)atensassociates.com>: > dear all, > > I quite disagree with the explantion forwarded by Izumi. > > I dont understand why any one will be partial. > What makes anyone think that a memeber of APRALO will be impartial. > In that case it can be agrued that a non member would not as much be > interested in the affairs as would a member be (no offence to Siavash). > > I think the explanation was totally uncalled for, taking into account the > healthy functioning of the organisation so far. > > I think all of us have organised ourself into this organisation for a noble > purpose and biases should not be interpreted unless they are capable of > being substantiated, afterall APRALO, ALAC and ICANN have one objective in > mind the development of healthy and futuristic policies for the benefit of > the 'registered name holder' and the end user and any one capable of helping > this objective is equal to another. > > No intention to be offensive to anyone but i think the mail was not in the > spirit of consensus and hormony. > > God bless > Nirmol > ISVK India > > > "Bilal S. Beirm" <bbeirm(a)tagorg.com> wrote: > Agree with Izumi's comments. > > Bilal > -----Original Message----- > From: apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On > Behalf Of Izumi > AIZU > Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:38 AM > To: rajnesh(a)pacificit.org > Cc: Asia-Pacific Discuss > Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] > > In summary, I am OK with all THREE candidates, even though each seemed > to have some minor process questions. > > I agree with Siavash and also Cheryl that NomCom position is not > "representative of ALS", thus Siavash is perfect for candidate from > ALAC to NomCom. > > If this NomCom members are also representative of RALO and hence from > ALS, the very reason why we have NomCom > becomes undermined. The intentionally setup NomCom outside the > representation mechanism to keep sort of neutrality and wider > governance in my understanding. > > I also like to remind that the final body to recommend the NomCom > members is ALAC, not RALOs, globaly. So APRAL can make recommendations > to ALAC, but we are not in the postion to make the FINAL decision. > > So, I woudl agree with Cheryl who just sent the list her suggestion to > send all three candidates. > > Thanks, > > izumi > > 2007/8/23, Rajnesh D. Singh : > > Note the following re: Nirmol's nomination. > > > > > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > > Subject: RE: [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position > > Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:59:51 +0800 > > From: Christopher To > > To: > > CC: Gary Soo > > References: <46CBE1AB.9080503(a)pacificit.org> > > > > > > > > Rajnesh, > > > > > > > > The HKIF supports Nirmol Agarwal on this matter. > > > > > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > > > Kind regards > > > > Christopher > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > *From:* apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On > Behalf Of > > *Rajnesh D. Singh > > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:12 PM > > *To:* Asia-Pacific Discuss > > *Subject:* [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position > > > > > > > > Colleagues, > > > > The deadline for nominations has closed. > > > > We have 3 candidates nominated thus far, summarised below. > > > > **CANDIDATE** > > > > > > > > **NOMINATED BY** > > > > > > > > **ALS** > > > > > > > > **NOMINATION DATE** > > > > Nirmol Agarwal (ISVK) > > > > > > > > ISVK-India / > > > > > > > > ISVK-India / > > > > > > > > 14th August 2007 > > > > Siavash Shahshahani (No ALS) > > > > > > > > Cheryl Langdon-Orr / > > > > Bilal Beiram > > > > > > > > ISOC-AU / > > > > AKMS > > > > > > > > 15th August 2007 > > > > Karaitiana Taiuru (New Zealand Maori Internet Society) > > > > > > > > New Zealand Maori Internet Society / > > Franck Martin > > > > > > > > New Zealand Maori Internet Society / > > > > > > > > 15th August 2007 > > > > > > Out of the above 3 candidates, 2 were self-nominations (Nirmol and > > Karaitiana). Siavash has not indicated to the list that he has > accepted > > the nomination. > > > > At the Bali Meeting earlier this year, there was general consensus > that > > APRALO roles and functions would be handled by members from within > ALS'. > > If there was no interest from within ALS' then such roles and > functions > > could be offered to persons outside the ALS'. In this instance we have > 2 > > persons representing ALS' interested in the position, and 1 person > > nominated from outside the APRALO ALS'. > > > > If we stick to the consensus agreed to in Bali, then our preference > must > > be between Nirmol and Karaitiana. > > > > I now seek your guidance on reaching consensus on our candidate > > nomination. The other options are to offer both candidates to ALAC and > > let them pick one, or we vote and decide. Note that we need to reach > > this decision by the end of this coming weekend. > > > > I look forward to your input.

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Call for Participation: Trust and the Future of the Internet (ISOC)
by Rajnesh D. Singh Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

Please note the following, if of interest. Note the EOI deadline is today (Aug 24th). Regards, R. Call for Participation: Trust and the Future of the Internet The Internet Society (ISOC) Board of Trustees is currently engaged in a discovery process to define a long term Major Strategic Initiative to ensure that the Internet of the future remains accessible to everyone. The Board believes that Trust is an essential component of all successful relationships and that an erosion of Trust: in individuals, networks, or computing platforms, will undermine the continued health and success of the Internet. The Board will meet in special session the first week October of 2007 for intensive study focused on the subject of trust within the context of network enabled relationships. As part of this process, the Board is hereby issuing a call for subject experts who can participate in the two day discussion. Topics of interest include: the changing nature of trust, security, privacy, control and protection of personal data, methods for establishing authenticity and providing assurance, management of threats, and dealing with unwanted traffic. Participants will be selected based on a short paper summarizing individual interests and qualifications as well as availability. The retreat will be held in Toronto, Ontario (CA) . Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by ISOC and participants should expect to arrive October 4th and depart on the 6th or 7th. Expressions of interest may be emailed to: oct07-retreat(a)elists.isoc.org <mailto:oct07-retreat@elists.isoc.org> and papers should not exceed three pages. Papers must received by August 24th, 2007 and the Program Committee will make their selections on or before September 7th, 2007. Subject experts will be allotted one hour for presentation on October 5th and will be included in the days round-table discussions. In order to facilitate open discussion, final presentation materials should be forwarded to ISOC no later than September 21st, 2007. We look forward to a lively and informative meeting on this important topic and encourage you to share this announcement with your communities of interest." Lucy Lynch Director of Technical Projects Internet Society (ISOC)

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NomCom 2008 Position
by Rajnesh D. Singh Aug. 23, 2007

Aug. 23, 2007

Colleagues, The deadline for nominations has closed. We have 3 candidates nominated thus far, summarised below. *CANDIDATE* *NOMINATED BY* *ALS* *NOMINATION DATE* Nirmol Agarwal (ISVK) ISVK-India / ISVK-India / 14th August 2007 Siavash Shahshahani (No ALS) Cheryl Langdon-Orr / Bilal Beiram ISOC-AU / AKMS 15th August 2007 Karaitiana Taiuru (New Zealand Maori Internet Society) New Zealand Maori Internet Society / Franck Martin New Zealand Maori Internet Society / 15th August 2007 Out of the above 3 candidates, 2 were self-nominations (Nirmol and Karaitiana). Siavash has not indicated to the list that he has accepted the nomination. At the Bali Meeting earlier this year, there was general consensus that APRALO roles and functions would be handled by members from within ALS'. If there was no interest from within ALS' then such roles and functions could be offered to persons outside the ALS'. In this instance we have 2 persons representing ALS' interested in the position, and 1 person nominated from outside the APRALO ALS'. If we stick to the consensus agreed to in Bali, then our preference must be between Nirmol and Karaitiana. I now seek your guidance on reaching consensus on our candidate nomination. The other options are to offer both candidates to ALAC and let them pick one, or we vote and decide. Note that we need to reach this decision by the end of this coming weekend. I look forward to your input. -- Kind regards, Rajnesh D. Singh Chair, ICANN Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organisation www.apralo.org

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position]
by Bilal S. Beirm Aug. 23, 2007

Aug. 23, 2007

Agree with Izumi's comments. Bilal -----Original Message----- From: apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Izumi AIZU Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:38 AM To: rajnesh(a)pacificit.org Cc: Asia-Pacific Discuss Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] [Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position] In summary, I am OK with all THREE candidates, even though each seemed to have some minor process questions. I agree with Siavash and also Cheryl that NomCom position is not "representative of ALS", thus Siavash is perfect for candidate from ALAC to NomCom. If this NomCom members are also representative of RALO and hence from ALS, the very reason why we have NomCom becomes undermined. The intentionally setup NomCom outside the representation mechanism to keep sort of neutrality and wider governance in my understanding. I also like to remind that the final body to recommend the NomCom members is ALAC, not RALOs, globaly. So APRAL can make recommendations to ALAC, but we are not in the postion to make the FINAL decision. So, I woudl agree with Cheryl who just sent the list her suggestion to send all three candidates. Thanks, izumi 2007/8/23, Rajnesh D. Singh <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org>: > Note the following re: Nirmol's nomination. > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: RE: [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position > Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:59:51 +0800 > From: Christopher To <christopher(a)hkiac.org> > To: <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org> > CC: Gary Soo <email(a)garysoochambers.hk> > References: <46CBE1AB.9080503(a)pacificit.org> > > > > Rajnesh, > > > > The HKIF supports Nirmol Agarwal on this matter. > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > Kind regards > > Christopher > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of > *Rajnesh D. Singh > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:12 PM > *To:* Asia-Pacific Discuss > *Subject:* [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position > > > > Colleagues, > > The deadline for nominations has closed. > > We have 3 candidates nominated thus far, summarised below. > > **CANDIDATE** > > > > **NOMINATED BY** > > > > **ALS** > > > > **NOMINATION DATE** > > Nirmol Agarwal (ISVK) > > > > ISVK-India / > > > > ISVK-India / > > > > 14th August 2007 > > Siavash Shahshahani (No ALS) > > > > Cheryl Langdon-Orr / > > Bilal Beiram > > > > ISOC-AU / > > AKMS > > > > 15th August 2007 > > Karaitiana Taiuru (New Zealand Maori Internet Society) > > > > New Zealand Maori Internet Society / > Franck Martin > > > > New Zealand Maori Internet Society / > > > > 15th August 2007 > > > Out of the above 3 candidates, 2 were self-nominations (Nirmol and > Karaitiana). Siavash has not indicated to the list that he has accepted > the nomination. > > At the Bali Meeting earlier this year, there was general consensus that > APRALO roles and functions would be handled by members from within ALS'. > If there was no interest from within ALS' then such roles and functions > could be offered to persons outside the ALS'. In this instance we have 2 > persons representing ALS' interested in the position, and 1 person > nominated from outside the APRALO ALS'. > > If we stick to the consensus agreed to in Bali, then our preference must > be between Nirmol and Karaitiana. > > I now seek your guidance on reaching consensus on our candidate > nomination. The other options are to offer both candidates to ALAC and > let them pick one, or we vote and decide. Note that we need to reach > this decision by the end of this coming weekend. > > I look forward to your input. > > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss_atlarge-lis ts.icann.org > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > > -- >> Izumi Aizu << Institute for HyperNetwork Society Kumon Center, Tama University * * * * * << Writing the Future of the History >> www.anr.org _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss_atlarge-lis ts.icann.org Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org

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[Fwd: RE: NomCom 2008 Position]
by Rajnesh D. Singh Aug. 23, 2007

Aug. 23, 2007

Note the following re: Nirmol's nomination. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:59:51 +0800 From: Christopher To <christopher(a)hkiac.org> To: <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org> CC: Gary Soo <email(a)garysoochambers.hk> References: <46CBE1AB.9080503(a)pacificit.org> Rajnesh, The HKIF supports Nirmol Agarwal on this matter. Hope this helps. Kind regards Christopher ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* apac-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] *On Behalf Of *Rajnesh D. Singh *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:12 PM *To:* Asia-Pacific Discuss *Subject:* [APAC-Discuss] NomCom 2008 Position Colleagues, The deadline for nominations has closed. We have 3 candidates nominated thus far, summarised below. **CANDIDATE** **NOMINATED BY** **ALS** **NOMINATION DATE** Nirmol Agarwal (ISVK) ISVK-India / ISVK-India / 14th August 2007 Siavash Shahshahani (No ALS) Cheryl Langdon-Orr / Bilal Beiram ISOC-AU / AKMS 15th August 2007 Karaitiana Taiuru (New Zealand Maori Internet Society) New Zealand Maori Internet Society / Franck Martin New Zealand Maori Internet Society / 15th August 2007 Out of the above 3 candidates, 2 were self-nominations (Nirmol and Karaitiana). Siavash has not indicated to the list that he has accepted the nomination. At the Bali Meeting earlier this year, there was general consensus that APRALO roles and functions would be handled by members from within ALS'. If there was no interest from within ALS' then such roles and functions could be offered to persons outside the ALS'. In this instance we have 2 persons representing ALS' interested in the position, and 1 person nominated from outside the APRALO ALS'. If we stick to the consensus agreed to in Bali, then our preference must be between Nirmol and Karaitiana. I now seek your guidance on reaching consensus on our candidate nomination. The other options are to offer both candidates to ALAC and let them pick one, or we vote and decide. Note that we need to reach this decision by the end of this coming weekend. I look forward to your input.

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ALAC statement on the revision of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement
by Vittorio Bertola Aug. 20, 2007

Aug. 20, 2007

All, I would like to inform that the Registrar Accreditation Agreement Working Group of the ALAC is now collecting comments on a first draft of a document to be submitted to ICANN's consultation (attached). Comments from any ALS or participant would be welcome - also, I encourage any interested party to join the mailing list at http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/raa-wg_atlarge-lists.icann.… As the consultation closes on September 10 and the document will need some discussion by the ALAC, I would ask you to submit comments before the end of August. Regards, -- vb. Vittorio Bertola - vb [a] bertola.eu <-------- --------> finally with a new website at http://bertola.eu/ <--------

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Domain Tasting RFI - Online Survey
by Nick Ashton-Hart Aug. 16, 2007

Aug. 16, 2007

Dear All: A Request for Information has been posted by the ad-hoc group formed by the GNSO Council to look at Domain Tasting. The announcement can be found at: http://www.icann.org/announcements/ announcement-2-10aug07.htm In particular, an easy-to-use survey of the questions in the RFI is available in the BigPulse voting/polling system, which is also the At- Large voting and polling system; this makes it quick and easy to register your answers to the RFI. This can be found at: https:// www.bigpulse.com/872i Real-time results from the survey are also publicly available at: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=4Rkitd2chD5rD7eyJHJi We hope that many in the At-Large community will take the time to register their views and provide any suggestions of additional sources of information to be analysed while the RFI is open - it closes 15th September. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN PO Box 32160 London N4 2XY United Kingdom Main Tel: +44 (20) 8800-1011] USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax (UK): +44 (20) 7681-3135 Fax (Swiss): +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile (UK): +44 (7774) 932798 Mobile (Swiss): +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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At-Large NomCom Seats
by Nick Ashton-Hart Aug. 16, 2007

Aug. 16, 2007

Since a number of questions and statements have been made about the NomCom seats, who appoints them, what do those appointed have to do / what are the time requirements, etc. I wanted to put everything about this subject into one email for everyone. WHO APPOINTS? The ICANN Bylaw provisions as it relates to this: The ALAC shall [....] after consultation with each RALO, annually appoint five voting delegates (no two of whom shall be citizens of countries in the same Geographic Region, as defined according to Section 5 of Article VI) to the Nominating Committee. This means that the ALAC must consult the region on who to appoint. The ALAC have asked each region to forward a name, or more than one name, to them before the end of August. The ALAC will then select from amongst those names submitted the single individual for each region to the NomCom. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Of the currently sitting NomCom members appointed by At-Large, only Sebastian Ricciardi is eligible for a second term. All other ALAC- appointed NomCom members are term-limited. HOW DO THE REGIONS DECIDE WHAT NAME(s) TO FORWARD? This is entirely up to them. Regions could decide to have formal elections to choose one name, or three names, or any number of names to forward to ALAC; they could ask for volunteers and send the entire list to ALAC. It is completely up to the region. I provided the Secretariats with the option - if a region so chooses, and because it was clear to me that some regions might be holding an election - of using the voting system which At-Large already has. I made this offer not to suggest any course of action, but simply to make it easier to manage a vote. There is no obligation to use this tool, just as there is no obligation to hold a vote. There is no set way to hold the selection if the tool is used; the tool itself is very flexible and can, for example, produce 1 'winner', just as it can be setup to provide a ranked list of the whole candidate pool in order of preference. WHAT DOES BEING A MEMBER OF NOMCOM INVOLVE? Below is an excerpt from an email from Adam Peake of the NomCom: Timeline of the 2007 committee might help: * Announcement of Formal Call --1 February 2007 * Deadline of Formal Call for Full Consideration -- 1 May 2007 * Deadline extended until 18 May 2007 23:59 UTC * Review and Evaluation -- May to early July * Face-to-Face Meeting and Selection -- early July 2007 * Results Announced to ICANN Secretary -- before 2 October 2007 * Selected candidates take their positions as the conclusion of the ICANN General Meeting 2007, 2 November 2007 The 2007 NomCom held it's first meeting after the Sao Paulo ICANN meeting (December 8 and 9). The 2007 AGM in LA is earlier, so the 2008 schedule may move forward a month. The commitment is essentially: To be able to attend one ICANN meeting (i.e. LA), ideally for the full meeting (from Monday Oct. 29) but at least to be there for the NomCom session which will be the afternoon of Friday Nov 2, and all day Saturday November 3. NomCom's final task is the selection meeting, a requirement for all members. The meeting usually takes 3 full days. The location and date will be decided by the NomCom. Usually the location is wherever's easiest for the majority, or the chair's choice. Likely timing is June or July 2008. So the NomCom works from November 2007 to mid-summer 2008. Work during the period from the first face to face meeting to the end of recruitment includes approx 6 conference calls of the full committee. i.e. around one call every 6 weeks. Members should recruit candidates, and how much time they take doing that is a personal choice. But it can take some hours. If each member recruits 5 candidates then there would be over 100 candidates in the pool. Took a lot of effort to get 90 candidates this year, and people worked hard at recruitment. The main work (time) begins once recruitment has finished. All candidates will give the names of 3 or 4 people who provide references. Chasing these references (making sure people submit them) can take some time. Each candidates submits a statement of interest (SOI), essentially an application form these a usually 4-5 pages. 90 SOIs is 2007, add 3 or 4 references for each candidate and it adds up to a lot of reading. Members should be familiar with all candidates. There is a burst of activity as the date of the selection meeting approaches. NomCom usually breaks into sub-groups that evaluate candidates in detail. There might be 3 or 4 2-hour teleconferences during this period of about 3 weeks. Some NomCom members, particularly those not very familiar with ICANN may be asked to attend one of the other ICANN meetings held in the early part of 2008. But this is not required, and is for the chair to decide. Overall, the NomCom is a reasonably light time commitment by ICANN working group standards. However, the commitment toward the end of the process is intense. I expect during June and perhaps early July depending on the timing of the selection meeting, NomCom will be quite time consuming, many calls and a lot of reading. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN PO Box 32160 London N4 2XY United Kingdom Main Tel: +44 (20) 8800-1011] USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax (UK): +44 (20) 7681-3135 Fax (Swiss): +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile (UK): +44 (7774) 932798 Mobile (Swiss): +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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