Dear all Since nominations are in progress for the re-voting for the LACRALO nominee to the ALAC, I thought it might be useful to post the requirements per the ALAC RoP. 1.2 Nominees for membership in the At-Large Advisory Committee, as well as those seeking positions as an ALAC Liaison or Appointee, should be accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, sound judgment and intelligence who have: a) A commitment to ICANN's mission and its core values as expressed in the ICANN Bylaws; b) An understanding of the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internetusing community, and the Internet end-user community in particular. c) An understanding of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the basics of IP addressing. This is not to say that candidates should be technical DNS experts, but a minimal understanding of the DNS is needed to effectively function on the ALAC. For example, candidates for the ALAC should know the answer to a question such as "Do you know what happens in the DNS when you send an email, or access a webpage?" This requires an understanding of the general process of name resolution. d) Demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making and sound judgment, and a track record of working to build consensus with a diverse set of interests working together on complex policy issues. e) The ability to effectively chair meetings and provide leadership and support for work teams or committees. f) A willingness to serve as a volunteer, without compensation other than the reimbursement of certain expenses. g) In accordance with the recent ALAC review recommendations as adopted by the ICANN Board, members of ALAC must have proficiency in written and spoken English to allow the committee to function effectively and to allow ALAC Members to interact effectively within the overall ICANN environment.