On 5/21/07, Michael Maranda <mmaranda@afcn.org> wrote:

Currently:

17. The 2 members from among the unaffiliated individuals who serve as representatives to the NARALO General Assembly must meet the following criter

not be a member of a certified ALS,
This provision troubles me. I could see myself as a general member of an accredited ALS, where that ALS has a somewhat specific focus or interest, and where I do not feel it represents my full range of interests as an individual. If I am not of the leadership of that organization, and I am dedicated to working within the parameters we have set, it would be a mistake to exclude persons on such basis.

As I review the accredited entities I see room for many of us to be involved in each other's organizations. For example, I endorse the work of CAUCE and would consider joining them as a member. My interest there may be general enough that I dont take an active role in the organization beyond supporting their direct mission and educating others on the topic. If I had a range of other views and concerns I wished to raise on ICANN policy, I would prefer the freedom to stand before you as an individual when occasion arises.

I am not absolute in my opposition to this provision, I do understand it's intention, but I would appreciate discussion or reconsideration of this point.

Regards,

Michael Maranda

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