Rule(s)
7.1 Appointments to working groups, task forces and other bodies related to ICANN may
be filled by approval of the Committee;
7.2 Such appointments shall normally be done through an informal call for volunteers,
posted by the Chair to the public ALAC list, allowing at least 7 (seven) days for people
to volunteer, and trying to reach consensus on the appointment. However, in case that
consensus cannot be reached, or in case that this is requested by at least 3 (three)
ALAC members, the Chair will start a formal election procedure as set forth in rule 10.
7.3 The election can take place by electronic mail, online balloting, written balloting, or
any other means deemed convenient and accurate
7.4 All appointments will require reaffirmation or (reassignment if appropriate) at the
Annual General Meeting Following their appointment.
7.5 Appointments shall be freely chosen by the ALAC, according to the following criteria:
7.6 They shall accept to serve on behalf of the At-Large Community by acting for the good
of the entire Committee, working to bridge differences and build consensus, but also
recognizing difference and enabling different opinions to be shared;
7.7 They shall accept, while acting in their capacity as an ALAC representative, to put the
collective views of the Committee always in front of their own.
