IMHO the real problem of ALAC is its legitimacy at being knowledgeable about the Internet, its users, and their usages. Law, ICANN issues, domain names, etc. are not its specific cup of tea : may be for the closed NCUC ? ALAC must put everything in the users' perspective. Otherwise it is of no interest to anyone.
From experience with IDNO, icannatlarge.org and WG Review, the IETF system, TLDA and many associations, ALAC members should be elected on a regional basis, by the contributing Members of the atlarge mailing list (to be called IUSO: Internet Users Support Organization).
Question however, is ICANN today interesting enough nowadays for people to contribute as Elizabeth recalls? IMHO only if ALAC has three reps on the BoD. No because of any democratic consideration, but out of necessity to have users involved at that level. jfc