On Thursday 8 October I noted the publication of an ALAC Statement on the Document Publication Operational Policy on the ExCom list. I have no particular issue with the content of the Statement, but would appreciate the opportunity to understand the process leading up to such Statements. 1. I don't recall seeing any of the regional secretariats bringing this matter to the attention of their respective communities. 2. I don't recall reading any local commentary on the topic on any of the RALO lists. 3. The subject matter wasn't discussed on the primary ALAC list 4. The topic wasn't discussed on the At-Large list 5. I didn't see any vote scheduled on this Statement 6. The Agenda for the most recent ALAC meeting indicated that the subject of the Document Publication Operational Policy was not presently scheduled for an At-Large response Perhaps someone in the know can explain to the rest of us the process by which the ALAC generates Statements on behalf of the at-large community. If the latest Statement is a typical example, then where is the transparency in the process?