Jean-Jacques: I think we can all agree that there was a decision in London to have 3 co-chairs that gained a very slight majority over two co-chairs - recall the humming. I think to suggest that there was a 'unanimous position" on three co-chairs is an overstatement of the conclusion and the process. While I agree that a broad consensus should emerge if we wish to change the London decision, I do not know that we thought that any decision was beyond question or amendment... My concern here is much broader than the number of chairs, which for me is an administrative issue, since chairs are not clothed with anything but consultative and administrative responsibility. My concern is the confusion related to the process issues and the need to create greater clarity. For administrative issues I think that, going forward, the doodle poll is a good way to get a "sense of the room" while online. Hopefully the summer is the reason why participation on the list has been so spotty. For our project to be a success we need real and widespread participation in discussion and decision-making. I think we may also need more discussions related to how we deal with discussions and decision-making on substantive issues. Best-regards, Joe On 7/27/2014 5:50 AM, Subrenat, Jean-Jacques wrote:
Good morning Alissa, Hello Colleagues,
The Chair of the ALAC has asked me to bring to your attention the following:
1) In his recent message to this list, Olivier pointed out that "The ALAC considers it essential to uphold the decision taken in London to appoint 3 Co-Chairs, the process of which cannot be put to fault". There has not yet been a response or reply to this letter.
2) The poll your have set up regarding the leadership structure proposes several alternatives, but is based on a makeshift process following someone's ad hoc suggestion: this cannot in any way have the same standing as the UNANIMOUS decision of the CG in London to have 3 Co-Chairs.
In careful consideration of the above, the ALAC respectfully requests that the decision taken in London about the leadership structure be acted upon without delay, and that the proposed poll be discontinued.
It is the sincere hope of the ALAC that the Coordination Group will take this opportunity to fully implement the principles of diversity, balance and fairness, so as to create a truly global trust regarding its membership and confidence in its processes.
Thank you.
Best regards, Jean-Jacques. _______________________________________________ Internal-cg mailing list Internal-cg@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/internal-cg