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Request for Comments — ICANN Board Review Draft Terms of Reference
by Nick Ashton-Hart Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

Request for Comments — ICANN Board Review Draft Terms of Reference 20 September 2007 As part of the 2002-03 Evolution and Reform process, the ICANN community and Board established a principle of ongoing review of ICANN's structures to ensure their continuing relevance and effectiveness. This principle was embedded in the ICANN bylaws — making it a rare example in an international entity of constitutionally-required ongoing reform. In accordance with this requirement, and as part of ICANNs ongoing commitment to evolution and improvement, the Board approved at ICANN's December 2006 meeting in Sao Paulo a comprehensive schedule for independent review of ICANNs structures. The Board, on the recommendation of the Board Governance Committee, subsequently expanded this list to include the Board itself. The schedule is as follows: Nominating Committee estimated launch — December 2006 At-Large Advisory Committee estimated launch — February 2007 DNS Root Server System Advisory Committee estimated launch — July 2007 Board estimated launch — October 2007 Security and Stability Advisory Committee estimated launch — January 2008 ccNSO Supporting Organisation estimated launch — July 2008 Address Supporting Organisation (ASO) estimated launch — December 2008 The reviews are intended to ensure an independent examination of the role and operation of key elements of ICANN. As with the first two independent reviews, which were completed for the GNSO Council and the GNSO , these reviews will be conducted in an objective manner by independent reviewers, under guidance from the Board on each reviews terms of reference, and with the opportunity for public comment on the results of the reviews. As specified in Article IV, Section 4 of ICANNs Bylaws, the goal of the review, to be undertaken pursuant to such criteria and standards as the Board shall direct, shall be to determine (i) whether that organization has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, and (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness. The results of these reviews shall be posted for public review and comment, and shall be considered by the Board not later than its second scheduled meeting after being posted for 30 days. Consideration by the Board includes the ability to revise the structure or operation of the Nominating Committee by a two-thirds vote of all members. The Draft Terms of Reference for a review of the Board is to be found at http://www.icann.org/reviews/icann-board-review-20sep07.pdf [PDF, 17K]. They are open for public comment until October 11, 2007. Public comments should be made at board-review-tor(a)icann.org and can be reviewed at http://forum.icann.org/lists/board-review-tor/. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 595 85 44 mobile: +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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Welcome New NomCom Appointees to the At-Large Advisory Committee
by Nick Ashton-Hart Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

On behalf of the Staff, please welcome the 2008 Nominating Committee appointments to the At-Large Advisory Committee: Hue Nguyen (Vietnam - Asia) Vanda Scartezini (Brazil - Latin America and the Caribbean) Fatimata Sylla (Senegal - Africa) They replace Siavash Shahshahani (Iran - Asia), Jacqueline Morris (Trinidad & Tobago - Latin America and the Caribbean Islands), and Alice Wanjira-Munyua (Kenya - Africa) respectively. I hope you will all give them a good welcome - and extend your thanks for the service of those who are departing from the ALAC. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +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] [At-Large] ICANN regional meetings -- good or bad--- An APRALO view
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Sept. 26, 2007

Sept. 26, 2007

Further to this and the earlier comments by Wendt APRALO on its list is also discussing this 'issue' as it has affected us and our regional planning for the next year EXTENSIVLY ... and we will be following up directly regarding the specifics regarding our region with recent meeting planning activities... However we will also no doubt wish that our response and suggestions / point raised are also included in any ALAC follow up on the matter... Wendy one of the reasons we are wanting (as a RALO) to have a F2F meeting with ALAC liaisons and particularly yourself is to discuss and forward a better plan of approach in open and effective communications and understanding of our Regional needs and plans... And this very issue was the main instigation of our request for you to join our next monthly meeting (refer to an earlier email Re planning for LA... being held on 30 Oct 0600 UTC) So we will expect some more specific outcomes after this important internal dialogue as well... This is not the only matter we need to pursue but it certainly is one of the major topics we want to cover and we will attempt to prepare an Agenda in advance however a reading of the last 2 APRALO reports to ALAC and I will post the one from this meeting to the Wiki sometime today or tomorrow will go a long way to briefing any liaison planning to attend... So far Wendy has made herself available (after her teaching commitments for our rather unfriendly time zone call/meeting starting at 2300hr LA time on 29th October... Any other Liaison or Officer of the ALAC who also wishes to attend should just let us know you are of course most welcome... CLO -----Original Message----- From: Siavash Shahshahani [mailto:shahshah@irnic.ir] Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2007 1:53 AM To: At-Large writ small Subject: Re: [At-Large] ICANN regional meetings -- good or bad? Although I see some benefit coming from regional meetings, I'd like to echo Wendy's concerns(not going so far as 'divide and conquer' conspiracy theory). Specific local concerns of some regions may overshadow controversial global issues which may then be swept under the rug. I'm for regional meetings organized by RALOs with focus on regional issues that should be brought to the attention of ICANN, but such meetings should not replace regular global meetings. Siavash > I very much like the idea of regional meetings, and I hope that the > Taipei experiment can show that these can be a substitute for one of > the three meetings a year: i.e. for one week a year, everyone meets > regionally, rather than at a central location, and regional > rappateurs report back to the other groups. > > That said, at least as much advance planning should go into regional > meetings as goes into central ones, and I would hope that, in the > future, participants would have significantly more advance notice and > input into the process. > > Bret_______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac_atlarge-lists.icann.org > > At-Large Official Site: http://www.alac.icann.org > ALAC Independent: http://www.icannalac.org ------------------------------------------------- IPM/IRNIC P.O.Box 19395-5564, Shahid Bahonar Sq. Tehran 19548, Iran Phone: (+98 21) 22 82 80 80; 22 82 80 81, ext 113 Cell: (+98 912)104 2501 Fax: (+98 21) 22 29 57 00 Email: shahshah(a)irnic.ir, shahshah(a)nic.ir -----------------------------------------------

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ICANN meetings in AP region - Taipei and New Dehli and APRALO concern
by Izumi AIZU Sept. 26, 2007

Sept. 26, 2007

Sorry for I missed the conf call yesterday. Actually I tried to log-in from Warsaw, the hotel phone system had trobule when I entered the pass code. Thne I used the Skype, but again it didn't work, then my time ran out. Sorry. Now, as some of you are well aware of, ICANN "regional" meeting is announced to be held in Taipei in Oct 19-21, just a two weeks before ICANN LA meeting. And, in February, there will be ICANN meeting in New Dehli. This poses significant challenge to many AtLarge members from our own region. We are not at all consulted with this "regional" meeting even though AP-RALO is the legitimate regional component of ICANN as you all agree. AND, as ICANN deferred the scheduled ICANN meeting in our region from October 2007 into Feb 2008, which clashes almost with APRICOT in Taipei which was fixed and announced well before the ICANN decision of postponing. I don't want to be a usual complainer, rather tant to be more positive. BUT, this is not the positive way we like, after establishing the APRALO in the region, we are constantly ignored... There is a suggestion from our Board Liaison, to try to write a formal letter from ALAC asking for clarification, at least, and reminding the importance of open consultation process etc. Unfortunately, I am on the road now and may not have sufficient time to spend to write the draft from APRALO, could there be someone who could do that? With gentle language but firm content. thanks, izumi 2007/9/26, Cheryl Langdon-Orr <cheryl(a)hovtek.com.au>: > OK thanks for that Adam we will ensure that this is incorporated into the > meeting note/minutes... > CLO > > -----Original Message----- > From: Adam Peake [mailto:ajp@glocom.ac.jp] > Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2007 3:48 PM > To: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] Reminder about tomorrow's Monthly APRALO Meeting > > At 9:10 PM +1000 9/24/07, Cheryl Langdon-Orr wrote: > >Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > > boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0097_01C7FEEF.47095020" > >Content-Language: en-au > > > >Please visit > ><https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?25_september_2007>https://st.icann. > org/asiapac/index.cgi?25_september_2007 > >for the details and agenda for tomorrow¹s > >meetingŠ If you are attending OR giving your > >apologies for the meeting please let us know, so > >it may be recordedŠ > > > > > > I had hoped to join this call, but a rescheduled > meeting means I'll likely miss it. > > Couple of things: Next APTLD meeting, Bangkok, > October 24-25, program available > <http://www.aptld.org/bangkokOctober2007/APTLD%20BKK%20Program%20v%201.2.pdf > > > > IGF -- saw it on the agenda and as a member of > the IGF advisory group this is what I thought I > might be able to provide info about/answer > questions about. IGF will start in seven weeks: > 12-15 November (Rio). Only now getting down to > business of speaker selection for the main > sessions, rather late (mainly due to the late > appointment of the advisory group by the > secretary general.) > > Sessions are: > > Critical Internet Resources > Access > Diversity > Openness > Security > Taking Stock and the way forward > Emerging Issues > > Details of the topics suggested to be discussed > under these themes available in a draft programme > <http://www.intgovforum.org/Rio_Meeting/DraftProgramme.24.09.2007.rtf> > (last updated Sept 24, so is current.) > > Possible speakers have been recommended by > various stakeholder groups, including > recommendations submitted by individuals (inc > self recommendations). Not many people from the > Asia Pacific region have been recommended, and > very few women. Other than this problem the pool > of potential speakers is pretty good. Seven > weeks away, so there is very little time to > suggest new people, unless you know people who > will be in Rio it is probably not worth > suggesting new names now. Sorry, I realize it's > probably frustrating to hear this kind of comment. > > Perhaps of interest to ALAC, there will be a > "Meeting Point/Village Square" area where people > can set up a table (posters, etc) to showcase > their activities. May be worth finding out what > ICANN is planning and whether ALAC can be part of > any ICANN space. > > More information on the IGF website <http://www.intgovforum.org/> > > Last - ICANN NomCom. Has the AP RALO selected > its delegate for the 2008 NomCom? Time is > running out, the person has to be able to get to > LA, that means having flights arranged, perhaps a > visa, etc. > > Thanks, > > Adam > > > > > >CLO > > > >_______________________________________________ > >APAC-Discuss mailing list > >APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > >http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss_atlarge-lists. > icann.org > > > >Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > APAC-Discuss mailing list > APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss_atlarge-lists.… > > Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org -- >> Izumi Aizu << Institute for HyperNetwork Society, Oita Kumon Center, Tama University, Tokyo Japan * * * * * << Writing the Future of the History >> www.anr.org

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [ALAC-Internal] Schedule - In - Development
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Sept. 25, 2007

Sept. 25, 2007

Thanks for this Nick... We should probably note that our next monthly meeting for APRALO will also occur during the ICANN LA Meeting (Tue 30 Oct 0600 hrs UTC in AP time zones) which translates to 2300hrs LA time on Monday the 29th (immediately after the planned ISOC Meeting which many of us in AP are involved in) ... So based on the outcomes of our APRALO Meeting yesterday, we will be running this teleconference (at the same time as an informal APRALO F2F for any-one (from the region as a participant or otherwise as an observer) interested in attending who is at ICANN at that time... We have already asked the Wendy as ALAC Board Liaison if she might be available ( or if not when) to join us and would like to extend the same invitation to any other liaison, member or appointee similarly available... We envisaged literally sitting around somewhere and using a lappy to facilitate the conference call for those of us F2F and some associated SKYPE chat (which we feel will be helpful) but if there is a chance for us to say "officially occupy" the room that the ISOC Meeting uses after it finished that would be brilliant... Yes we know it will be late in LA but hey we have to be VERY flexible here in AP re time zone issue so were pretty used to it :=) Note the current time for me is just before 0500 local time atm for example... Regarding the APRALO meeting you should also note that the list will be asked to confirm a shift of time for our regular meetings AFTER the October one to UTC 0500 as this suits several ACTIVE participant better at this stage... CLO From: alac-internal-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-internal-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Nick Ashton-Hart Sent: Wednesday, 26 September 2007 2:52 AM To: ALAC Working List Cc: Secretariat List Subject: [ALAC-Internal] Schedule - In - Development Dear All: I have taken Robert's At-Large schedule - (with one omission, a second meeting slot for the RALOs other than NA as I don't know of any intending to meet at the moment) though at the moment only including the At-Large meetings; the other meetings of interest to be fleshed out once the community meetings' details are fleshed out - onto the ALAC working Wiki. You can see it at the Los Angeles Meeting page, at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?los_angeles_meeting. Where interpretation is being arranged you will see the languages which will be available. Of course comments are not only welcomed, they're encouraged. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +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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Reminder about tomorrow's Monthly APRALO Meeting
by Cheryl Langdon-Orr Sept. 25, 2007

Sept. 25, 2007

Please visit https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?25_september_2007 for the details and agenda for tomorrow's meeting. If you are attending OR giving your apologies for the meeting please let us know, so it may be recorded. CLO

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Multilingual Survey: ICANN Public Information: Is it what you need?
by Nick Ashton-Hart Sept. 11, 2007

Sept. 11, 2007

One of ICANN's most important jobs is to provide information on its processes. To that end, we have a series of publications, systems and websites to elicit input and comment from the Internet community. But is it enough? Are we providing sufficient information? Is it in the right format or on the right topics? Are you using the various means of interacting with ICANN? If not, why not? What can we do to improve? We have set up a quick and easy six-question online survey to find out from you what you want. It will take less than five minutes, but we will use it to help decide the future course of providing information about ICANN and its processes. So please do take a few minutes out from your day to complete the survey. We will be very grateful for all help received. The survey is in English, Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese and available below: https://www.bigpulse.com/916i -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 595 85 44 mobile: +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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Meeting Outcomes: August Teleconference
by Rajnesh D. Singh Sept. 9, 2007

Sept. 9, 2007

Colleagues, We had a relatively good turnout at last week's (August 28th) Teleconference, and I hope those that could not make it are able to join the next one. The monthly teleconference is for our collective benefit and serves as a regular forum to discuss issues of importance. Meeting notes were taken by ISOC HK and will be posted on the APRALO site in due course (Edmon will advise). The meeting recording is not yet on the APRALO site (Nick will advise availability). These will be available at https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_august_2007 (as is the agenda). I would like to very briefly relay to you the major outcomes of the meeting and welcome your comments on the same. 1. APTLD IDN Fast-track Proposal: Keith Davidson (on behalf of APTLD) summarised the rationale behind their proposal. The general consensus at the teleconference was that APRALO should support the APTLD proposal, based on the fact that the AP region is likely the region with the greatest need for an IDN solution. As such, the following motion was put forth: '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 Development Process; and to vocally show this support at the ICANN meeting in LA.' Proposed: Cheryl Langdon-Orr Seconded: Gary Soo I welcome comments on this motion. The comment period is 10 days, after which a vote will be setup for APRALO's endorsement of this motion. The APTLD statement is available at https://st.icann.org/asiapac/index.cgi?28_august_2007 Comment Period Start: 9 September 2007 Comment Period End: 19 September 2300GMT Voting Period Start: 20 September 2007 End: 25 September 2007 2359GMT 2. APRALO 2008 Physical Meetings: One meeting at ICANN Asia Pacific Meeting. Second meeting proposed during IGF 2008 in Delhi. APRALO and APTLD are currently in the process of seeking mutual grounds of engagement and collaboration (APRALO has a Working Group to this effect). APTLD (through Don Hollander, General Manager) has indicated to me that they will likely hold a regular meeting during IGF 2008 and suggested it would be an opportune time to stage a joint APRALO/APTLD meeting. This concept met with general approval at the Teleconference. I welcome comments on this idea of holding an APRALO meeting during IGF 2008 with reference to the fact that APRALO is meant to represent the User community, and IGF Delhi will represent an ideal opportunity for outreach, networking and collaboration. A motion to hold this meeting will be proposed at the September Teleconference. 3. Working Group Updates Budget and Projects: John Fung has indicated to me he will have some feedback as per the timeline set (October 2007). Nirmol (ISVK) has joined this WG. APRALO-APTLD Collaboration: Christopher and Edmon are actively working on this. APTLD Bangkok Meeting: Edmon (ISOC-HK) has indicated he will attend this meeting and represent APRALO during a Panel Discussion. This is in response to APTLD's request. I was also invited to present at the August APTLD Meeting in Honiara on APRALO and its function. I will make my presentation available on the APRALO web site (perhaps in a new section I will create called "Resources") Outreach: Support for APNG Camp - Cheryl indicated there was some communication breakdown in the proposal to support this year's camp, coupled with time constraints. However it is APRALO's intention to support the APNG initiative and it is hoped that the request and proposal for next year's camp can be addressed in a timely manner. 4. Issues Working Groups: Volunteers are required for several issues under consideration within ALAC. These are: Assembly-wg ALS Summit 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 Volunteers are required to work with these ALAC WGs to represent APRALO interests. Please indicate your ALS' interest. If I do not get sufficient feedback, I will put ALS names in a hat and pick for each WG as above. 5. Your comments are also invited on collaborative mechanisms for Working Groups. Some options are: - dedicated mailing list per WG - IRC/IM type setup (ExCom has started using Skype Chat with some success) - Wiki (which already exists) -- Kind regards, Rajnesh D. Singh Chair, ICANN Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organisation www.apralo.org

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] [ALAC-Internal] IDN ccTLD
by Hong Xue Sept. 9, 2007

Sept. 9, 2007

Dear At-large Community, At San Juan Meeting, the ICANN Board requests that that the ICANN community including the ALAC provide the Board with responses to the published list of issues and questions that need to be addressed in order to move forward with IDN ccTLDs associated with the ISO 3166-1 two-letter codes in a manner that ensures the continued security and stability of the Internet. The Board requests status reports regarding progress by the conclusion of the ICANN meeting in Los Angeles in October 2007. The ALAC IDN Working Group, which was set up in May 2007 and charied by Hong Xue, commenced drafting the status report from July 2007 and sent out the first draft to the regional lists for public comments from August 2007. For the Working Group working plan, please refer to https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_idn_working_group. Now, the Working Group has completed the second draft and is expecting your comments or revisions. You're very welcome to post the comments on the Working Group page at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_idn_working_group. The Working Group is particularly looking forward to hearing from each RALO. The Public Consultation is from September 9 to September 28, 2007. For the background informaiton and relevant knowledge on IDNs, please refer to ALAC IDN Policy Formation page at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?idn_policy_formation. Best wishes Hong ALAC IDN Liaison ALAC IDN WG has drafted a set of answers

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[Fwd: Re: Summit]
by Rajnesh D. Singh Sept. 7, 2007

Sept. 7, 2007

Colleagues, FYI, I have relayed the APRALO position to the group currently engaged in working on the Summit idea. This position is generally the same one we agreed to in Bali during our MOU deliberations, as well as at the Hong Meeting in July and the most recent Teleconference. The gist of it is that APRALO will meet at the ICANN Asia Pacific meeting, and if there is to be a general summit at Paris 2008, then as long as this is an extra-budgetary allocation (and the money can be found), its fine with us, but we will not forsake the ICANN Asia Pacific meeting for the Summit, as Asia Pacific is our region and an in-region meeting is where we achieve the most from all perspectives. We have already lost the October 2007 Asia Pacific meeting and I (as well others within APRALO) do not wish to see us miss the February 2008 one as well. Regards, R. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Summit Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:30:27 +1200 From: Rajnesh D. Singh <rajnesh(a)pacificit.org> Reply-To: rajnesh(a)pacificit.org Organization: pacificIT.org To: icann-summit(a)googlegroups.com Hi Evan, Response(s) starting with /--RDS->/ in-line. On Sep 5, 7:20 am, Evan <evanleibovi...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Rajnesh, > > --RDS-> We discussed the At-Large Summit (or whatever other name you want to give it) at the APRALO conference call last week and general consensus is its a good idea. Thank you! > Is there anyone from APRALO who is interested in helping to put the > conference together? --RDS-> Me, if you see a need. > > > --RDS->- The timing of the Summit is an issue. APRALO intends to hold its> - The timing of the Summit is an issue. APRALO intends to hold its >> annual assembly during the February 2008 AP meeting and meeting again >> within 3-4 months does not suit us, as our intended workplan has us >> meeting bi-annually - once in the first half and once in the second half >> where one of these is a general APRALO assembly and the second is more a > >subset. > No matter when we schecule this, there will always be RALOs who would > be meeting at the previous or subsequent ICANN meeting, so it wll be > impossible to schedule this without causing such of conflict for > somebody. > > It is my hope that, should the Summit go ahead on an ongoing basis, > that sufficient time will be given to allow every RALO to have > regional assemblies during the Summit. Even now, in our logistical > planning, we are working to give the regions plenty of time on their > own -- now only for conventional assemblies, but also to allow for > regional caucus meetings in which each RALO could internally discuss > global issues arising during the Summit. --RDS-> APRALO's position is it will meet at every ICANN Asia Pacific Meeting. If the Summit is an extra-budgetary event then this is no problem, however you are unlikely to get buy-in from APRALO if we are required to forsake the ICANN Asia Pacific meeting. Asia Pacific is our region and meeting in-region at the ICANN meeting means we can get a larger sub-set of our community involved. > > --RDS->- Paris as a meeting venue could be an issue with respect to costs. > > APRALO is the most dispersed region and Paris is not exactly the cheapest city to get to (or stay in for that matter). > > In fact, Paris was chosen specifically because of the recommendation > of ICANN staff after doing its own research. They informed us that it > is less expensive to bring the world's ALSs to Europe than to any > other region. (It _might_ also be inexpensive in the US, but passport > issues there now make it a difficult international destination.) --RDS-> If ICANN staff says its a spade, then it must be a spade and up to the powers-that-be to find the money. > > > --RDS-> I also noticehttp://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/assembly-wg_atlarge-l... > > Is anyone on that list? I see nothing in the archives. > > This group was started before that list was created. My intent is that > once we have a real working group, the Summit work will move to the > official channels. > > Regards, > > Evan

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