Nick and all, As JFC has already pointed out, the document to which you refer is not posted to where you state it is. Further I agree that an independant review is a wise idea, but should be conducted by a party or parties determined by a double blind selection process as is the international norm. And to be sure that a consulting firm such as westlake is not at all involved in such a selection process as well as any ICANN staff of Bod member, GNSO council or staff member, ALAC staff, or Atlarge staff member. -----Original Message-----

From: At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Sent: Apr 25, 2008 1:47 AM To: At-Large Worldwide <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [At-Large] Final Call for Comments for consideration by the independent Review of ALAC

Dear All:

You will find the following announcement now posted at http://www.atlarge.icann.org/

--- ICANN has previously invited comments or feedback from individuals or organisations wishing to make submissions to Westlake Consulting Limited ('WCL'), in relation to its Independent Review of the At-Large Advisory Committee ('ALAC'). The closing date for such submissions was Friday 18th April.

WCL has received a significant number of such comments, and advises that it is willing to consider late submissions until Friday 2nd May. This date will allow WCL to complete its Review and present it at ICANN Paris, 22-26 June.

Accordingly, WCL invites individuals or organisations, who may still wish to contribute observations or information about any aspect of the role, structure or operation of the ALAC, to email their comments as soon as possible, to alacreview@westlakenz.com, by no later than 2 May 2008 -- Regards,

Nick Ashton-Hart, Matthias Langenegger, Frederic Teboul ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff@atlarge.icann.org

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