Roberto, Re: "Let's drop the discussion on whether yet another organizational model could be better and make this one work." Sorry, but in view of the fact that the long overdue ALAC review is soon scheduled to commence, it is highly appropriate that we begin to discuss structural improvements. The Accountability and Review section of the ICANN bylaws stipulate that: "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." Why should we strive to make a bad model work when better models are available (in particular models that would offer representational rights to the at-large community)? The entire point of the review procedure is to guage the performance and operation of this advisory committee with an eye toward significant modifications that would engender more substantive output. Now is the time to begin discussions on a better way forward so that cogent and well-considered thoughts may be presented to the independent entity that will conduct the review. regards, Danny --- Roberto Gaetano <roberto@icann.org> wrote:
Danny Younger wrote:
They will spend years building an institution that
devotes
100% of its time to administrative minutia and will forever continue to postpone policy discussions because they never seem to finish their higher priority organizational work... and then the institution collapses as little by little the players realize that nothing of consequence is getting done. I've seen it happen. Twice. and this will surely be round three if we remain on the same track.
I completely agree.
Let's stop arguing administrivia, and focus on policy issues.
Let's drop the discussion on whether yet another organizational model could be better and make this one work. Two issues were already circulating, before deviating again on organizational matters, and were the input for policy decisions to be taken on regions, and the whois. There are sure others, we probably need just to put a little bit of order in the discussion by setting priorities.
Personally, I think that it would be extremely beneficial for newcomers if we had a quick summary of the whois situation. Wendy has one, and is still doing, an excellent job in the WhoIs TF, and I hope that she could find the time to give this tutorial. Otherwise, we can rely on staff, or put together something collectively.
Regards, Roberto
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