Recommendation 9

9.1

Interim measures (near term)

Watching Brief 

This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy.   

The ALAC and its Taskforce have determined that the responsibility for this watching brief will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 

9.1(a)

Build into At-Large’s consideration of ICANN policy issues (open Policy Forums) more and earlier translation of relevant materials.

Watching Brief

This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy.   

The ALAC and its Taskforce have determined that the responsibility for this watching brief will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 

9.2

Adoption of Translation Policy

Watching Brief 

This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy.    

The ALAC and its Taskforce have determined that the responsibility for this watching brief will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 

The draft Language Services Guide will be reviewed in Costa Rica, followed by a Public Comment Period. Implementation is expected to take place after the 44th ICANN Meeting in Prague.

9.2(a)

Review ICANN’s new Language Services Policy (once available) and request that At-Large staff do the same, focusing on At-Large needs, particularly related to ICANN policy issues. 

Watching Brief

This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy.    

The ALAC and its Taskforce have determined that the responsibility for this watching brief will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 

9.3

Implementation of Translation Policy (by Public Participation Committee)

Watching Brief   

This task is no longer relevant due to improvements in ICANN’s translation services since the ALAC Review Final Report and the imminent release of ICANN’s new Language Services Policy.    

The ALAC and its Taskforce have determined that the responsibility for this watching brief will be delegated to the Executive Committee. 

The draft Language Services Guide will be reviewed in Costa Rica, followed by a Public Comment Period. Implementation is expected to take place after the 44th ICANN Meeting in Prague.