At-Large Improvements WT A is proposing two ICANN Bylaw revisions to Article XI, Section 2.4, which is the primary Bylaw section dealing with the ALAC and At-Large. Within this section, the proposed changes are to paragraphs a and j.
This proposals is being made as part of the implementation of the following three recommendations to come out of the Final Report of the ALAC Review Working Group on ALAC Improvements (9 June 2009):
- Rec. 1: ICANN Bylaws to reflect ALAC's continuing purpose
- Rec. 10: ALAC/At-Large is home of individual Internet users
- Rec. 11: Board statement recognizing Rec 10
The proposed revisions are presented below in red, along with the analogous paragraphs as they currently appear in ICANN's Bylaws.
At this point, WT A is requesting that members of the ALAC consider approving the proposed changes, as well as submit any comments they may have in the appropriate section at the bottom of this page. Many thanks to the ALAC from WT A.
WT A's proposed Article XI, Section 2.4.a
The following proposed Paragraph a ("preamble") would replace the current Paragraph a (see below) at the start of Article XI, Section 2.4.
ARTICLE XI: ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Section 2. SPECIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEES
4. At-Large Advisory Committee
a. The At-Large Advisory Committee ("ALAC") is the primary organizational home within ICANN for individual Internet users, whose views and concerns the ALAC collects, aggregates and articulates in order to offer a representative input into ICANN’s processes and activities. The ALAC considers and provides advice on all aspects of work within ICANN, including policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is sought. The ALAC, which plays an important role in ICANN's accountability mechanisms, also coordinates some of ICANN's outreach to individual Internet users.
The specific elements of how ALAC fulfills this mandate are set forth below.
Current Article XI, Section 2.4.a
ARTICLE XI: ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Section 2. SPECIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEES
4. At-Large Advisory Committee
a. The role of the At-Large Advisory Committee (“ALAC”) shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users.
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WT A's proposed Article XI, Section 2.4.j
The following proposed Paragraph j.7 would be added to the current Paragraph j (see below).
ARTICLE XI: ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Section 2. SPECIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEES
4. At-Large Advisory Committee
j. The ALAC is also responsible, working in conjunction with the RALOs, for coordinating the following activities:
1. Making a selection by the At-Large Community to fill Seat 15 on the Board. Notification of the At-Large Community’s selection shall be given by the ALAC Chair in writing to the ICANN Secretary, consistent with Article VI, Sections 8(4) and 12(1);
2. Keeping the community of individual Internet users informed about the significant news from ICANN;
3. Distributing (through posting or otherwise) an updated agenda, news about ICANN, and information about items in the ICANN policy-development process;
4. Promoting outreach activities in the community of individual Internet users;
5. Developing and maintaining on-going information and education programs, regarding ICANN and its work;
6. Establishing an outreach strategy about ICANN issues in each RALO's Region;
7. Participating in the ICANN policy development processes and providing input and advice that accurately reflects the views of individual Internet users;
8. Making public, and analyzing, ICANN's proposed policies and its decisions and their (potential) regional impact and (potential) effect on individuals in the region;
9. Offering Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions among members of At-Large structures; and
10. Establishing mechanisms and processes that enable two-way communication between members of At-Large Structures and those involved in ICANN decision-making, so interested individuals can share their views on pending ICANN issues.
Current Article XI, Section 2.4.j
ARTICLE XI: ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Section 2. SPECIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEES
4. At-Large Advisory Committee
j. The ALAC is also responsible, working in conjunction with the RALOs, for coordinating the following activities:
1. Making a selection by the At-Large Community to fill Seat 15 on the Board. Notification of the At-Large Community’s selection shall be given by the ALAC Chair in writing to the ICANN Secretary, consistent with Article VI, Sections 8(4) and 12(1);
2. Keeping the community of individual Internet users informed about the significant news from ICANN;
3. Distributing (through posting or otherwise) an updated agenda, news about ICANN, and information about items in the ICANN policy-development process;
4. Promoting outreach activities in the community of individual Internet users;
5. Developing and maintaining on-going information and education programs, regarding ICANN and its work;
6. Establishing an outreach strategy about ICANN issues in each RALO's Region;
7. Making public, and analyzing, ICANN's proposed policies and its decisions and their (potential) regional impact and (potential) effect on individuals in the region;
8. Offering Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions among members of At-Large structures; and
9. Establishing mechanisms and processes that enable two-way communication between members of At-Large Structures and those involved in ICANN decision-making, so interested individuals can share their views on pending ICANN issues.
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