On Nov 22, 2008, at 7:27 AM, Roberto Gaetano wrote:
If, for instance, ALAC would elect direct representatives to the Board, like the SOs,
I don't think this would be a step in the right direction. I mean, it might appear okay for the ALAC on its face, but I've always had concerns about the SOs appointing directors outside of the nominating committee process. The NCttee process is very balanced, and on the whole, produced very strong candidates to sit on the board. The democratic SO process has been much less successful, as it is really only possible for a popular candidate to win the election. In some cases, we are lucky to see popularity coupled with capability, but this is not always the case. I think ICANN has a much brighter future were all board appointments made through the NCttee. /r