Eduardo and all, I believe strongly that we know what the most important issues that users are concerned about. No. 1. on the list is Internet safty. This issue has several parts to it of course, one is DNS security which falls directly withing ICANN perview and remains largely unaddressed presently. The second most inportant issue that users are concerned about, and rightly so, is lack of compliance to the RAA's by registries and registrars as well as recomendations and suggestions put forth as a matter of the RAA-WG. Again and unfortunately according to Roberto the ICANN bod is seemingly unwilling to address those defined suggestions/recomendations vis a vi the RAA contracts. -----Original Message-----

From: Eduardo Diaz <ediaz@prtc.net> Sent: Jun 16, 2008 11:47 AM To: 'Evan Leibovitch' <evan@telly.org>, 'NA Discuss' <na-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published

All:

I have read the document. It seems that the ALAC structure is becoming and going but there is still much work to do. Count us in for working in developing the strategic/operational plans for next year. Hopefully , we'll learn enough about the issues at hand (what's is important and what is not) and be able to participate more actively.

-ed

-----Original Message----- From: na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:na-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Evan Leibovitch Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:46 AM To: NA Discuss Subject: [NA-Discuss] ALAC Review Draft is published

Well, folks, here it is.

Summary of recommendations: http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-draft-summary-recommendations-13jun08.pdf

Full report: http://icann.org/reviews/alac/alac-independent-review-final-draft-13jun08.pd f

Highlights:

* Create two new ALAC positions, appointed by the Nominating Committee, both from Asia, to reflect that region's increased proportion of global Internet users * No other structural changes to ALAC composition * Give the existing structure a chance to work, but review the effectiveness of the RALO/ALS structure at the next ALAC review * Status quo regarding Board representation -- liaison with no vote * ALAC should establish an annual Statement of Intent as well as Strategic and Operational Plans * Increase in dedicated staff to one person per region * Increase the public comment period to allow ALAC more time to adequately respond to issues * More effective use of web-based tools to increase user participation; specifically, preference of wikis over mailing lists * Staff control over said web-based tools * Regular ALS compliance reviews

There will be a workshop on the ALAC review held in the Paris meeting, and four people (Robert, Beau, Darlene and myself) will be representing NARALO there. While Wendy and Alan are not specifically there to represent us, they can still help advance our region's view.

Comments -- especially specific "deal-breaking" issues -- are not only welcomed, they're _needed_ for us to play our role in shaping the future of ALAC. I urge you to read the report -- at very least the summary -- and at least understand the rationale for their recommendations before you state your case against them. :-)

Please... even if you do not contribute regularly here, this is one of those pivotal times when we really do need to hear from everyone. Love it, hate it, mixed or neutral, we need your feedback this week!

- Evan

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