Comments:
Original Questions:
AG - Noted that rather than one size fits all regarding rules for UI, it might be better to offer two options for issues.
CR - Updated the group on the LACRALO status on UI. Noted that LACRALO would go with what the UIM-WP agreed.
AG - Confirmed that voting is relatively rare. However, assuming it is important, there are very few votes that is a plenary vote of their members. However, one individual can join as many ALSes in a RALO as they wish. However, voting does not seem to be a major issue. (in chat: the issue of "double dipping" is not important because it already exists among ALSes and we cannot stop it. (that is a person could be a voting member of multiple ALSes) .
CO - Proposed that individuals have a lower weighted vote while ALSes have a higher weighted vote.
JH - Explained set up of UI votes in NARALO
RG - Different regions have different needs. Need to keep regional elements. Suggested that larger RALOs may wish to consider holding sub-regional meetings for UI members.
AG - This group cannot change the issue of citizens and residents as noted in the ICANN Bylaws. That is not in the scope of this group.
BJ - Asked about forming an ALS that wasn't connected to a RALO.
AG - Responded that yes, but it would receive strong opposition. Where are the benefits? Not sure why this group would discuss this issue.
AG - Noted that the obvious way to organize individuals is within the regions.
Additional Questions:
What is the purpose of individuals within At-Large?
RG - Need to offer UI an environment in which they are productive.
JH - UI need to feel that their voice is important. They need to be encouraged.
JZ - We need more people participating, not monitoring.
RG - Commented that a key reason is to help make the internet a better place.
AG - Noted people can contribute to At-Large without being an ALS or individual. Cited example of NomCom Appointees to the ALAC. However, people like feel to be part of a community. All this group should do is to find ways on how to make At-Large a welcome place to participate.
Next Call /
Continue finding a set time.
Action Items:
- Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele to send his comments on weighting of votes for UI and ALSes to the mailing list.
- Yesim Nazlar to set up the next UIM-WP call via a Doodle on a weekly basis until a set time is agreed.
- Group to continue discussing possibilities for a set time, likely rotating.
