I agree with points 1,2,3 and 5. I will not comment on point for as it is a matter currently under examination by the board. Ray
-----Original Message----- From: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large- bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Karl Auerbach Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 6:09 PM To: at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: Re: [At-Large] ALAC Director
On 09/03/2010 03:20 PM, Roberto Gaetano wrote:
A couple of quick comments.
1. You have been a good board member; if you chose to submit your name you would hear cheers from many quarters, including this one.
2. A small but significant point regarding the subject line. The board seat is not that of an "ALAC Director" but rather one for the "at large", a term that is larger than the system of the ALAC and its hierarchy of RALOs and ALSs.
3. You and I know better than most that doing the job of an ICANN director is very hard. It is not just the ICANN side but also the task of being in communication with the community of internet users, engaging with them, debating, agreeing, disagreeing, and most importantly, accepting when persuasive arguments require us to change our point of view.
4. With regard to director remuneration. I make a distinction between payments just for being a board member and having a fund available to cover certain well defined expenses that a director may incur (with the money flowing directly from ICANN without actually passing through the hands of the director.) My sense is that the latter would give rise to fewer difficulties.
5. The stress of the role is enormous. If one is married it is rather important to have spousal agreement as the role puts a lot of stress onto a relationship.
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