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ALAC Metrics - Discussion


WHAT ARE METRICS AND WHY ARE WE WOKING WORKING ON METRICS?

Very basically, Metrics are measures measures which assess how well organisational members are performing - meeting targetted expectations and giving value. 


The ALAC Rules of Procedure Section 9

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is entitled "Performance, Metrics and Remediation"

This section states that the performance of the ALAC is measured by its ability :The ability of the ALAC to represent the interest of Internet usersand depends on strong participation from all ICANN regions. 

 Furthermore, the ALAC can function effectively only if all ALAC Members and Appointees meet the obligations of their positions. 

 Satisfactory performance is a complex concept including both objective and subjective issues and must factor the very significant personal contributions made by At-Large volunteers.

 Moreover, the ALAC and At-Large receive significant funding from ICANN, both for travel and other activities, and the ALAC must be able to justify such expense.


There are three key things we have to do to get started on establishing appropriate metrics:


1.Establish what is expected of an ALAC member - key performance tasks

2. Identify what the outputs of these tasks should (specific and quantifiable)

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Establish the criteria against which the results of these tasks can be rated (these are the measures)


FOR EXAMPLE

ALAC: Definition of the criteria of involvement and participation:

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