Dear LACRALO members, Due to the comments made in the wiki (https://community.icann.org/display/LACRALO/ALS+application%3A+ISOC+El+Salva...) and the emails sent, you can appreciate than 5 people representing 5 ALS have issued a favorable opinion regarding aceptance of ISOC El Salvador, as a new ALS. On the other hand, one comment was made saying this organization has no website, which is a requirement.
From the revision of minimum criteria for being an ALS (https://atlarge.icann.org/archive/correspondence-structures-app-ES), the following is noted: "Minimum criteria for an At-Large Structure:Commit to supporting individual Internet users' informed participation in ICANN by distributing to individual constituents/members information on relevant ICANN activities and issues, offering Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions of one or more of these activities and issues among individual constituents/members, and involving individual constituents/members in relevant ICANN policy development, discussions and decisions.Be constituted so that participation by individual Internet users who are citizens or residents of countries within the Geographic Region in which the ALS is based will predominate in the ALS' operation. The ALS may permit additional participation by others that is compatible with the interests of the individual Internet users within the region.Be self-supporting (not rely on ICANN for funding).Post on the Internet (on the ALAC's website or elsewhere) publicly-accessible, current information about the ALS's goals, structure, description of constituent group(s)/membership, working mechanisms, leadership, and contact(s).Assist the RALO in performing its function (emphasis and underlining is ours)".
From the review of the above criteria mentioned, please noted that the ad must be in "Internet" and not limited to an specific website (such as website, wiki, etc.), so from the review of the submitted documentation we consider that the applicant would meet the criteria. Thus, we understand that ISOC El Salvador meets the minimum criteria to be considered in a future ALS. Regards,Humberto Carrasco - LACRALO ChairMaritza Aguero - LACRALO Secretariat