I think the LAC Ralo documents are a good starting point, but rather weak. Transparency, openness and accountability are values seen as important in the NA region, as such our RALO documents should include them. Some high level , bullet point comments on specific areas that I think need to be further detailed in the text we have developed so far. - Core Values I would like to see a preamble added - one that states core values that all parties agree to. - Commitments What ALS's in the region and ICANN commits to, i think should be more detailed. A timeframe should be mentioned, perhaps included in an appendix. - Transparency: Reporting requirement needs to be detailed. If ALS's are representing the public, then the public has a right to know what are ALS's are doing. Thus, MoU should include wording that commits ICANN and ALS's to report publicly on their activities. Frequency should be as often as ICANN meetings (3-4 a year). - Openness: a. Contact Information Up to date contact information for ICANN and ALS's is essential. I am surprised, almost shocked that such information is not available now. As such, I would like to request that this be remedied by including a contract information sharing requirement in the MoU I don't know what ICANN is willing to do, but the NA ALS's should commit to submitting up to date contact information not only to ICANN but all other ALS's as well. b. Financial Reporting Information related to budgets needs to be public as well. if finding contact information is difficult, finding the financials is even more of a challenge. Right now the global ALAC budget is available, but breakdown is provided. ALS's in North america should be able to get from ICANN a detailed breakdown of the ALAC budget. - Review MoU and other documents should be subject to a update and/or review to see if the signatories are holding up to their commitments. Complaint and/or grievance mechanism must be mentioned. regards Robert regards, Robert --- Robert Guerra <rguerra@privaterra.org> Managing Director, Privaterra Tel +1 416 893 0377