Dear Olivier, ALAC and At Large I would like to withdraw my nomination of Eduardo Diaz as Vice Chair as he has advised me that he does not intend to stand for elections. Instead, I would like to second and support Eduardo's nomination to have Rinalia Abdul Rahim from APRALO as Vice Chair. Thank you. Kind Regards, Sala On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com> wrote:

My nominations are as follows:-

Olivier Crepin -Le Blond to serve as Chair for another term; Yaovi Atohoun - AFRALO to serve as Vice President Eduardo Diaz - NARALO to serve as Vice President Rinalia Abdul Rahim - APRALO to serve as Rapporteur

Kind Regards, Sala

On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Evan Leibovitch <evan@telly.org> wrote:

...

I wish to nominate, for service for another term, all of the existing officers.

- Evan

On 17 September 2012 18:10, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com> wrote:

...

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure <

https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11+...

...

the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be

required)

...

* 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki:

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...

-- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada

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Dear all, in my own capacity, I support all current ALAC officer nominations: - Evan Leibovitch and Carlton Samuels as Vice Chairs - Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur - Rinalia Abdul Rahim as representative from APRALO I would like to take this opportunity to note that the positions themselves might change name/function when new bylaws will be implemented. I have enjoyed working with the current team very much and in the times of current dramatic change at ICANN, believe that continuity is important. Olivier Crépin-Leblond (my own views) On 18/09/2012 02:01, Carlton Samuels wrote:

Dear ALAC Chair: I wish to see the current set of ALAC officers returned.

I nominate Olivier Crepin-Leblond for ALAC Chair for the next term.

I nominate Evan Leibovitch as ALAC Vice-Chair and Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur for the next term.

- Carlton

============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 <tel:876-818-1799> /Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround/ =============================

On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com <mailto:ocl@gih.com>> wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11+...> the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required) * 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...) <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+%28A...>

-- Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html

+1 this is a very reasonable position. We have to have rotation and new faces all the time in all positions. Congrats to all members for the great work and also thank you for that and please allow others to share that responsability. Carlos Vera Enviado desde mi iPhone El 18/09/2012, a las 2:55, "Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro" <salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com> escribió:

Dear Olivier and All,

This is one occasion where I would politely disagree and here is why. I would support having at least one to remain or two for continuity and new appointees for "exposure", "rotation" etc.

Those currently holding ExCom seats are without a doubt clear examples of model ALAC members and have been "excellent" in "speech", "conduct" and carriage of their duties. In fact, I very much value and respect each and every one of them.

That being said, I feel that it is in global At Large's interest that there are rotations, that positions are shared. [By the way, I have no interest in serving on the ExCom] We need to give and allow room for others to grow into this positions of leadership. It was for this reason and for this reason alone, that I suggested "rotation", with the exception of the position of "Chair".

Kind Regards, Sala

On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com>wrote:

...

Dear all,

in my own capacity, I support all current ALAC officer nominations: - Evan Leibovitch and Carlton Samuels as Vice Chairs - Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur - Rinalia Abdul Rahim as representative from APRALO

I would like to take this opportunity to note that the positions themselves might change name/function when new bylaws will be implemented. I have enjoyed working with the current team very much and in the times of current dramatic change at ICANN, believe that continuity is important.

Olivier Crépin-Leblond (my own views)

On 18/09/2012 02:01, Carlton Samuels wrote:

...

Dear ALAC Chair: I wish to see the current set of ALAC officers returned.

I nominate Olivier Crepin-Leblond for ALAC Chair for the next term.

I nominate Evan Leibovitch as ALAC Vice-Chair and Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur for the next term.

- Carlton

============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 <tel:876-818-1799> /Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround/ =============================

On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com <mailto:ocl@gih.com>> wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure < https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11+...

the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required) * 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki:

https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

...

< https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+%28A...

-- Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html

_______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

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-- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji

Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851 _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large

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This is a very relative and complex situation. 1 or 2 years seems to be a short period for those working on a position but CAN BE a very large period for those looking for having an opportunity to work. So are double periods!! It's also relative because volunteering needs some recognition and being able to fill some directive positions is the kind of recognition thats isfair for any volunteer... but here and there are people that ALWAYS are experiencing directive positions and go from body to body inside an institution and from institution to institution even SIMULTANEOUSLY because of their great experience and job but also because some time they were allowed to fill directive positions and this is the nice thing in a civil society effort....isn't? This is not an enterprise representation and almost everybody is looking to be able to learn more having the right opportunity sometime during their volunteer live. When volunteers have gained enough experience comes one of two things: the opportunity to serve in a directive position or some new generation leadership that does put you on retirement. Rules have to be not only mandatory but fair rules. I guess that from hundred or even thousands of volunteers working everyday very hard maybe some dozens have been able to participate and grow with their volunteering and hard work. Also several professionals goes from volunteer to directives to staff of some corporation or institution and then is an inner circle of same excellent people And professionals but dozen not thousands. This can not be compared AT ALL with enterprises because they do not make a volunteer work they are paid professionals that receive an amount of money to serve their enterprises interest and not to represent civil society and community interest. So as you can see it's not rotation for rotation but refreshment and opportunity for the whole community I have a dream and is civil society equal opportunity to grow, to rule, to be recognized. From my personal experience is amazing how people can rule something even with no experience if they are given the right opportunity and advice. Civil Society is not only a group of experts... is more than that... OF COURSE!! and what normal citizen needs is support for the several complex issues that icann or internet governance demand... (I work on several citizen councils ruled by citizens and advised by experts).... If not let's reduce civil society to a small group of "experts with experience" and forget about the essence of civil society or simply hire professionals experts that rules this thing also, as enterprises do. Carlos Vera Enviado desde mi iPhone El 18/09/2012, a las 11:38, Evan Leibovitch <evan@telly.org> escribió:

On 18 September 2012 09:57, Carlos Vera Quintana <cveraq@gmail.com> wrote:

...

+1 this is a very reasonable position. We have to have rotation and new faces all the time in all positions.

As someone standing for re-election, I have an obvious bias in the discussion. However, even were I not, I would be intrigued -- and a little unsettled -- by the concept of "change for the sake of change".

There are term limits for many positions within At-Large leadership -- I am in my last of two terms as ALAC member -- and I am curious to know the rationale behind "new faces all the time" in a manner that exceeds both the intent and the practice of these reasonable limits.

This is now my sixth year within ICANN as a volunteer and I am only now finding a comfort level with the many layers and complexities of working within ICANN's policy development. That may just mean that I'm slow, but I would suggest that ICANN possesses a level of internal complexity rivalling that of a UN or government bureacuracy. It takes time just to learn.

Insisting on rapid rotation -- for the sake of rapid rotation -- ensures that ALAC leadership will never have the depth necessary to deal with issues that matter to Internet end-users. Our adversaries -- those who dispense with the public interest because of financial gain -- have no such limits. Indeed there are many within the domain industry who have been involved with ICANN since its inception and are acutely aware of its inner workings and how to manipulate them for gain. Given our reasonable levels of term limits our people will never achieve the level of personal entrenchment enjoyed by industry, but I would suggest that the rapid rotation suggested by some here would be absolutely devastating to the ability of ICANN At-Large to assert itself in the corridors of power.

If there are issues with the performance of individuals running for re-election, general complaints about leadership or direction, or the ascendency of people advocating fresh priorities or changes of strategy, by all means let's bring them forward and engage in useful debate and an informed election. I welcome such engagement. But I know that there are a number of issues that I personally am involved with and consider "unfinished business" -- unfinished because they just take so long to process through ICANN. The others running for re-election have their own priorities in this regard. I think it would be a shame -- and damaging to the At-Large cause -- if many of these efforts are forced to pause while being rebooted or re-learned simply because of an election based on theory that looks good on paper but works poorly in the negotiations room.

Two years from now, because of term limits, I know for certain that I will be off not only the executive but my ALAC position. I will welcome my replacement. I fully understand and appreciate the need to share the load and encourage new voices, both as a matter of outreach and keeping At-Large constantly in touch. But I suggest that there is a balance to be struck between continuity and refreshment, and that the balance currently in place within ALAC is a good one. Going more narrowly than term limits to assert change for its own sake does a disservice to incumbents and all of At-Large.

In most organizations of which I'm aware -- whether corporation, government or NPO -- frequent changes of leadership does not indicate stability or success.

- Evan _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large

At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

Dear All, I agree with the views that Rinalia made.Carlos and Gareth raise important points. These are my personal views on the issues that Evan raised, namely: (1) ICANN's Internal Complexity; (2) Danger of not completing unfinished business "Rotation for the sake of rotation" is a way of pigeon holing the issues. I will clarify what I meant when I suggested rotation. Evan you raise some very good views and it is good to generate dialogue. *Why Rotation is Healthy?* *Expanded Sight* * * Rotation is healthy and helps to offer fresh and dynamic perspectives. Each ALAC member brings to the ALAC a unique set of socializations, skill sets and understanding where together, the panoramic view formed and forged creates powerful synergy as far as carrying out ALAC's core objectives. *Systems and Structures are already in place* * * The ALAC is a Team of volunteers both elected and appointed. Each ALAC member is expected when called upon to be able to carry out duties from time to time. Article XI of the Bylaws Section 2 Subsection 4 spells out the duties of the ALAC. For the 10 years that ALAC has been in place, it now has systems and structures that enable the carriage of each of these functions. The At Large Staff also provides support in this regard. *ALAC has an important role in ICANN's Accountability Mechanisms* * * The volume of work achieved by the ALAC to date is the combination of excellent leadership and work of all ALAC and At Large Worldwide and is an example of collaboration. It goes without saying that the core functions of the ALAC have systems in place to enable and facilitate Input from all of ALAC and At Large from time to time. The Bylaws recognise that the ALAC have an important role in ICANN's Accountability mechanisms etc. *Sustainability of Operations* * * The reality of any business or organisation is that there will always be an ongoing need to address "sustainability", this is why there are systems that are designed to ensure that the risks are managed. The rationale behind documenting of meetings through recording of calls, keeping minutes of meetings, keeping records of resolutions etc is to ensure that there is "Accountability" and "Transparency" and also to enable others to pick up where they left off. There is legitimacy in the "Continuity Arguments" hence the nominations retaining the Chair and one more. For continuity, having two is more than enough to sustain and conclude the "projects, business that you suggest". *Create Opportunities for Others Growth * The idea of having rotation is not borne out of "vendetta" or "ambition". As mentioned before, I have no interest in joining the Executive Committee. It is simply borne out of the desire to see others within ALAC grow and be given a chance to hold these positions of leadership. There are many people within the ALAC and those who have won elections that are more than capable of holding positions on the ExCom. The strength of the ALAC is the entire ALAC as a Team. *Opportunities for Providing Guidance* The premise that if ALAC is a Team, then there can be a period where "guidance", "coaching", "mentoring" can be provided by those who have formerly sat in those positions on certain matters. On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 5:38 AM, Gareth Shearman <shearman@victoria.tc.ca>wrote:

+1

Gareth

On 2012-09-18, at 9:38 AM, Evan Leibovitch wrote:

...

On 18 September 2012 09:57, Carlos Vera Quintana <cveraq@gmail.com> wrote:

...

+1 this is a very reasonable position. We have to have rotation and new faces all the time in all positions.

As someone standing for re-election, I have an obvious bias in the discussion. However, even were I not, I would be intrigued -- and a little unsettled -- by the concept of "change for the sake of change".

There are term limits for many positions within At-Large leadership -- I am in my last of two terms as ALAC member -- and I am curious to know the rationale behind "new faces all the time" in a manner that exceeds both the intent and the practice of these reasonable limits.

This is now my sixth year within ICANN as a volunteer and I am only now finding a comfort level with the many layers and complexities of working within ICANN's policy development. That may just mean that I'm slow, but I would suggest that ICANN possesses a level of internal complexity rivalling that of a UN or government bureacuracy. It takes time just to learn.

Insisting on rapid rotation -- for the sake of rapid rotation -- ensures that ALAC leadership will never have the depth necessary to deal with issues that matter to Internet end-users. Our adversaries -- those who dispense with the public interest because of financial gain -- have no such limits. Indeed there are many within the domain industry who have been involved with ICANN since its inception and are acutely aware of its inner workings and how to manipulate them for gain. Given our reasonable levels of term limits our people will never achieve the level of personal entrenchment enjoyed by industry, but I would suggest that the rapid rotation suggested by some here would be absolutely devastating to the ability of ICANN At-Large to assert itself in the corridors of power.

If there are issues with the performance of individuals running for re-election, general complaints about leadership or direction, or the ascendency of people advocating fresh priorities or changes of strategy, by all means let's bring them forward and engage in useful debate and an informed election. I welcome such engagement. But I know that there are a number of issues that I personally am involved with and consider "unfinished business" -- unfinished because they just take so long to process through ICANN. The others running for re-election have their own priorities in this regard. I think it would be a shame -- and damaging to the At-Large cause -- if many of these efforts are forced to pause while being rebooted or re-learned simply because of an election based on theory that looks good on paper but works poorly in the negotiations room.

Two years from now, because of term limits, I know for certain that I will be off not only the executive but my ALAC position. I will welcome my replacement. I fully understand and appreciate the need to share the load and encourage new voices, both as a matter of outreach and keeping At-Large constantly in touch. But I suggest that there is a balance to be struck between continuity and refreshment, and that the balance currently in place within ALAC is a good one. Going more narrowly than term limits to assert change for its own sake does a disservice to incumbents and all of At-Large.

In most organizations of which I'm aware -- whether corporation, government or NPO -- frequent changes of leadership does not indicate stability or success.

- Evan _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large

At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

_______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large

At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

-- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

I share Evan's sentiments...and offer the same mea culpa. Let us be clear here. I went to the Internal list before the call for nominations with my perspective on Olivier's leadership because I wished to offer a view - maybe a peculiar one - of what really makes the ALAC of notice in ICANN affairs. I truly believe that it takes gumption, a certain diplomatic skill, will and the time to commit to do what Olivier has done. And all for free. IMHO, these are major reasons -vested in the Chair - for what we have collectively achieved. Yes, all others of the Ex-Com, and indeed some colleagues not of the Ex-Com, have played significant roles. Because once the strategic framework is advised by the ALAC, the details of strategy and how to put them in play are determined collectively. I am a mere bit player with some knowledge, expertise and experience that might be useful to advance the common endeavour. I was asked to assume a role and I accepted. The role does not define who I am; I bring that to it. Neither is my sense of self - or value - entwined with the position. I am asked yet again. I have accepted, yet again. It is quite all right for the electorate, in their wisdom, to make another choice. I second Evan's nomination. Assuming acceptance of nominations of all, I shall vote for the slate. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Evan Leibovitch <evan@telly.org> wrote:

On 18 September 2012 09:57, Carlos Vera Quintana <cveraq@gmail.com> wrote:

...

+1 this is a very reasonable position. We have to have rotation and new faces all the time in all positions.

As someone standing for re-election, I have an obvious bias in the discussion. However, even were I not, I would be intrigued -- and a little unsettled -- by the concept of "change for the sake of change".

There are term limits for many positions within At-Large leadership -- I am in my last of two terms as ALAC member -- and I am curious to know the rationale behind "new faces all the time" in a manner that exceeds both the intent and the practice of these reasonable limits.

This is now my sixth year within ICANN as a volunteer and I am only now finding a comfort level with the many layers and complexities of working within ICANN's policy development. That may just mean that I'm slow, but I would suggest that ICANN possesses a level of internal complexity rivalling that of a UN or government bureacuracy. It takes time just to learn.

Insisting on rapid rotation -- for the sake of rapid rotation -- ensures that ALAC leadership will never have the depth necessary to deal with issues that matter to Internet end-users. Our adversaries -- those who dispense with the public interest because of financial gain -- have no such limits. Indeed there are many within the domain industry who have been involved with ICANN since its inception and are acutely aware of its inner workings and how to manipulate them for gain. Given our reasonable levels of term limits our people will never achieve the level of personal entrenchment enjoyed by industry, but I would suggest that the rapid rotation suggested by some here would be absolutely devastating to the ability of ICANN At-Large to assert itself in the corridors of power.

If there are issues with the performance of individuals running for re-election, general complaints about leadership or direction, or the ascendency of people advocating fresh priorities or changes of strategy, by all means let's bring them forward and engage in useful debate and an informed election. I welcome such engagement. But I know that there are a number of issues that I personally am involved with and consider "unfinished business" -- unfinished because they just take so long to process through ICANN. The others running for re-election have their own priorities in this regard. I think it would be a shame -- and damaging to the At-Large cause -- if many of these efforts are forced to pause while being rebooted or re-learned simply because of an election based on theory that looks good on paper but works poorly in the negotiations room.

Two years from now, because of term limits, I know for certain that I will be off not only the executive but my ALAC position. I will welcome my replacement. I fully understand and appreciate the need to share the load and encourage new voices, both as a matter of outreach and keeping At-Large constantly in touch. But I suggest that there is a balance to be struck between continuity and refreshment, and that the balance currently in place within ALAC is a good one. Going more narrowly than term limits to assert change for its own sake does a disservice to incumbents and all of At-Large.

In most organizations of which I'm aware -- whether corporation, government or NPO -- frequent changes of leadership does not indicate stability or success.

- Evan _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(ALA...)

I am agains rotation just for the seek of rotation. It is good to reelect after a short period, to have a possibility to replace an insufficient officer, but if the performance of a committee is as excellent as of the one we have, I see no reason to replace anyone, if all are willing to continue. I made some experiences in another international organisation, where a 'one year to lead' rule causes difficulties in sustainability. Best Sandra (Note: This message was send from my iPhone - I do apologise for any misspelling.) Am 19.09.2012 um 02:50 schrieb cintra.sooknanan@gmail.com:

+1 Not only have the immediate past excom members done a superb job... But it is important that we continue to have an excom comprised of very competent and experienced members given the current and ongoing environmental and strategic changes of ICANN.

I do agree that continuity and contingency planning is important for alac but to do so at this critical juncture will work to our disadvantage.

Regards

Cintra Sooknanan Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device available from bmobile.

-----Original Message----- From: Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels@gmail.com> Sender: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:44:39 To: Evan Leibovitch<evan@telly.org> Reply-To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ALAC Working List<alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>; At-Large Worldwide<at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [At-Large] [ALAC] ELECTION CALL for ALAC Officers to serve from 22 October 2012 to ICANN AGM 2013

I share Evan's sentiments...and offer the same mea culpa.

Let us be clear here. I went to the Internal list before the call for nominations with my perspective on Olivier's leadership because I wished to offer a view - maybe a peculiar one - of what really makes the ALAC of notice in ICANN affairs.

I truly believe that it takes gumption, a certain diplomatic skill, will and the time to commit to do what Olivier has done. And all for free. IMHO, these are major reasons -vested in the Chair - for what we have collectively achieved. Yes, all others of the Ex-Com, and indeed some colleagues not of the Ex-Com, have played significant roles. Because once

Dear Sala your points are well taken and understood, still weighting both arguments, personal grow and sustainability, I prefer the second. Best Sandra (Note: This message was send from my iPhone - I do apologise for any misspelling.) Am 19.09.2012 um 08:44 schrieb "Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro" <salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com>:

Thanks Carlton, Cintra and Sandra for the comments. For the record, my suggesting "rotation" was not because I thought that the current ExCom was not performing, on the contrary, as I stated earlier and I will state again, they are all model ALAC members and have performed diligently, excellent and efficiently in the course of their duties.

My suggestions were premised on the basis of giving room to others to grow as well. On that note, I would like to withdraw my nomination for Yaovi as he feels that his colleague Tijani will represent AFRALO well as he already continues to do everywhere he goes.

I wish all the nominees well.

Best Regards, Sala

On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 6:35 PM, sandra hoferichter <info@hoferichter.eu>wrote:

...

I am agains rotation just for the seek of rotation. It is good to reelect after a short period, to have a possibility to replace an insufficient officer, but if the performance of a committee is as excellent as of the one we have, I see no reason to replace anyone, if all are willing to continue.

I made some experiences in another international organisation, where a 'one year to lead' rule causes difficulties in sustainability.

Best Sandra

(Note: This message was send from my iPhone - I do apologise for any misspelling.)

Am 19.09.2012 um 02:50 schrieb cintra.sooknanan@gmail.com:

...

+1 Not only have the immediate past excom members done a superb job... But it is important that we continue to have an excom comprised of very competent and experienced members given the current and ongoing environmental and strategic changes of ICANN.

I do agree that continuity and contingency planning is important for alac but to do so at this critical juncture will work to our disadvantage.

Regards

Cintra Sooknanan Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device available from bmobile.

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I share Evan's sentiments...and offer the same mea culpa.

Let us be clear here. I went to the Internal list before the call for nominations with my perspective on Olivier's leadership because I wished to offer a view - maybe a peculiar one - of what really makes the ALAC of notice in ICANN affairs.

I truly believe that it takes gumption, a certain diplomatic skill, will and the time to commit to do what Olivier has done. And all for free. IMHO, these are major reasons -vested in the Chair - for what we have collectively achieved. Yes, all others of the Ex-Com, and indeed some colleagues not of the Ex-Com, have played significant roles. Because once

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+1 makes sense and the process easier Best Sandra (Note: This message was send from my iPhone - I do apologise for any misspelling.) Am 18.09.2012 um 12:25 schrieb Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com>:

Dear members of the ALAC and At-Large,

I nominate Olivier Crepin Leblond for the position of the ALAC Chair.

I request that Olivier, based on his experience as the ALAC Chair, provide information that can further inform the ALAC Officers' elections process and help members of the ALAC select the most suitable individuals for the task, specifically:

1) An articulation on the role of the Excom in supporting the Chair in the overall administration and management of the ALAC [in real terms so that people understand].

2) A view on how the "dramatic change in ICANN" is likely to impact the role of the ALAC Chair and his ability to manage and lead the ALAC.

3) The expected role of the Excom in supporting the ALAC Chair in this new and challenging context and the kind of qualification (substantive and experience-based) needed within the pool of elected ALAC Officers to ensure effective support.

With the information above, members of the ALAC would be in a better position to weigh the advantages of "continuity" versus "change"/"rotation" in the roster of ALAC Officers.

Best regards,

Rinalia

On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com>wrote:

...

Dear all,

in my own capacity, I support all current ALAC officer nominations: - Evan Leibovitch and Carlton Samuels as Vice Chairs - Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur - Rinalia Abdul Rahim as representative from APRALO

I would like to take this opportunity to note that the positions themselves might change name/function when new bylaws will be implemented. I have enjoyed working with the current team very much and in the times of current dramatic change at ICANN, believe that continuity is important.

Olivier Crépin-Leblond (my own views)

On 18/09/2012 02:01, Carlton Samuels wrote:

...

Dear ALAC Chair: I wish to see the current set of ALAC officers returned.

I nominate Olivier Crepin-Leblond for ALAC Chair for the next term.

I nominate Evan Leibovitch as ALAC Vice-Chair and Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur for the next term.

- Carlton

============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 <tel:876-818-1799> /Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround/ =============================

On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com <mailto:ocl@gih.com>> wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure < https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11+...

the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required) * 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

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Dear all, I worked with the actual ExCom team, and I can say that the 4 members (Olivier, Evan, Carlton and Rinalia) are of high performance. They are professional in their work, and I want to nominate them all for the upcoming ExCom. A special word for Olivier who tackled a huge amount of work (I don't know how he can work for his life) with patience and knowhow. I do think he will be the best ALAC and ExCom Chair for the upcoming period. For my person, I can't evaluate my work. You can say if I had the same performance, and then decide. ---------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations Phone : + 216 70 825 231 Mobile : + 216 98 330 114 Fax  : + 216 70 825 231 ---------------------------------------------------------- -----Message d'origine----- De : alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] De la part de Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Envoyé : mardi 18 septembre 2012 08:30 À : At-Large Worldwide Cc : ALAC Working List Objet : Re: [ALAC] ELECTION CALL for ALAC Officers to serve from 22 October 2012 to ICANN AGM 2013 Dear all, in my own capacity, I support all current ALAC officer nominations: - Evan Leibovitch and Carlton Samuels as Vice Chairs - Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur - Rinalia Abdul Rahim as representative from APRALO I would like to take this opportunity to note that the positions themselves might change name/function when new bylaws will be implemented. I have enjoyed working with the current team very much and in the times of current dramatic change at ICANN, believe that continuity is important. Olivier Crépin-Leblond (my own views) On 18/09/2012 02:01, Carlton Samuels wrote:

Dear ALAC Chair: I wish to see the current set of ALAC officers returned.

I nominate Olivier Crepin-Leblond for ALAC Chair for the next term.

I nominate Evan Leibovitch as ALAC Vice-Chair and Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur for the next term.

- Carlton

============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 <tel:876-818-1799> /Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround/ =============================

On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com <mailto:ocl@gih.com>> wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure

<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11 +ALAC+Internal+Rules+of+Procedure+-+EN+.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=13165 62204000>

the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required) * 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

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Again, not a member of ALAC, but seeing the excellent task ALAC has been doing I cannot suppose only Olivier is responsible for such performance, then I support the reelection of all vice chairs, they are certainly an important part of ALAC excellent performance. All the best, Vanda Scartezini ICANN Nominating Committee Chair 2012 Tel + 5511 3266.6253 Mob + 55118181.1464 http://nomcom.icann.org -----Mensagem original----- De: at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:at-large-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] Em nome de Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Enviada em: terça-feira, 18 de setembro de 2012 04:30 Para: At-Large Worldwide Cc: ALAC Working List Assunto: Re: [At-Large] [ALAC] ELECTION CALL for ALAC Officers to serve from 22 October 2012 to ICANN AGM 2013 Dear all, in my own capacity, I support all current ALAC officer nominations: - Evan Leibovitch and Carlton Samuels as Vice Chairs - Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur - Rinalia Abdul Rahim as representative from APRALO I would like to take this opportunity to note that the positions themselves might change name/function when new bylaws will be implemented. I have enjoyed working with the current team very much and in the times of current dramatic change at ICANN, believe that continuity is important. Olivier Crépin-Leblond (my own views) On 18/09/2012 02:01, Carlton Samuels wrote:

Dear ALAC Chair: I wish to see the current set of ALAC officers returned.

I nominate Olivier Crepin-Leblond for ALAC Chair for the next term.

I nominate Evan Leibovitch as ALAC Vice-Chair and Tijani Ben Jemaa as Rapporteur for the next term.

- Carlton

============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 <tel:876-818-1799> /Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround/ =============================

On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com <mailto:ocl@gih.com>> wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure

<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1-Rev11 +ALAC+Internal+Rules+of+Procedure+-+EN+.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=13165 62204000>

the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur. Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_* *_ _*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/ * 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/ * 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election summary" message /(sent to lists.)/ * 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed * 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/ * 14 October 2012 Start of AGM * 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM * 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required) * 22 October 2012 Election Results announced * 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes the following:

* The election schedule as above; * An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations; * ALAC officer criteria; and * Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac

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Good morning, I thank all those who nominated me for the position of rapporteur for their trust. I gladly accept the nomination. ---------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations Phone : + 216 70 825 231 Mobile : + 216 98 330 114 Fax : + 216 70 825 231 ---------------------------------------------------------- -----Message d'origine----- De : alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] De la part de Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Envoyé : lundi 8 octobre 2012 11:31 À : At-Large Worldwide; ALAC Working List Objet : Re: [ALAC] ELECTION CALL for ALAC Officers to serve from 22 October 2012 to ICANN AGM 2013 Dear all, today is the deadline for nominees to accept their nomination. I would like to thank everyone who has nominated and seconded me and am ever so happy to accept the nomination. The past 2 years have been a challenge on many fronts but have also been immensely rewarding especially because it was a learning experience. By now, I cannot purport to know everything and understand everything about At-Large, however, I think that there is still a lot more that we can do to make this community serve the 2.2 Billion Internet users out there. One thing is sure: I am delighted with the progress that has been made by At-Large since the beginning of ICANN. What a long road travelled to reach this point! So much hard work! In many recent meetings and events outside our community, I have been lucky to receive praise from people who tell me how they are impressed with our community. I reply that it is not me who made the community what it is today; it is the community themselves including all of my predecessors. And I am sure that I would not receive this praise if it was not for all of the volunteers here who spend their nights and days reading, writing, commenting, thinking and lobbying -- in addition to their day job(s). You are the stars of At-Large. You are the pioneers. (and I insist on the word "pioneers" because what you are doing is ground-breaking) I am proud to be nominated as your flag bearer. Very sincerely proud. Thank you, Olivier On 18/09/2012 00:10, Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond wrote:

Dear All,

According to Rule 2.1 of the ALAC Internal Rules of Procedure

<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/27854147/AL-2007-1-1

-Rev11+ALAC+Internal+Rules+of+Procedure+-+EN+.pdf?version=1&modificationDate =1316562204000> the ALAC will elect a Chair, at least two (2) Vice-Chairs and a Rapporteur.

Rule. 2.2 states that all officers are normally elected at an Annual

General Meeting of ICANN. Rule 9.1 states that the election call will

be sent by the current ALAC Chair.

In keeping with these rules, this message serves as the election call

for the ALAC Officers to serve as members of the ALAC Executive

Committee from 22 October 2012 to the ICANN Annual General Meeting 2013.

The election schedule is as follows:

*_Election Schedule_*

*_

_*

* 17 September 2012 Election Call /(sent to lists.)/

* 1 October 2012 Deadline for Officer Nominations /(to be sent to lists.)/

* 3 October 2012 Chair to post to the public ALAC list an "election

summary" message /(sent to lists.)/

* 4-11 October 2012 Nominations are discussed

* 8 October 2012 Deadline for Nominees to Accept their

Nomination /(sent to lists and or as notified and recorded on the

relevant Election Pages of the At-Large Wiki.)/

* 14 October 2012 Start of AGM

* 18 October 2012 Closure of AGM

* 18 October 2012 Start of Election of ALAC Officers by 2013 ALAC

immediately after the closure of the AGM (Should a ballot be required)

* 22 October 2012 Election Results announced

* 22 October 2012 New ALAC Officers take their seats

Please note that according to two motions of the ALAC, which were

adopted during the 25 November 2008 ALAC Meeting, the ALAC Officers

consisting of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs, and a Rapporteur shall

represent different ICANN Geographic Regions.

A 2012-2013 ALAC Officer Election wiki page

< <https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> https://community.icann.org/x/pocoAg> has been created that includes

the following:

* The election schedule as above;

* An election schedule with the Rules of Procedure explanations;

* ALAC officer criteria; and

* Nominations for ALAC officers.

Warm regards,

Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond

ALAC Chair

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