Re: [alac] ALS applications

[Annette Muehlberg <annette.muehlberg@xxxxxx>]

I just got the consideration by Jaqueline, that of course it should be 
possible to  integrate non-english-speaking ALSes in the ALAC 
discussions (for example we could do that on a regional level), but we 
still have to make sure that the applications are in english to enable 
ALAC members to vote on it.

My proposal would be that either ALAC members who speak the respective 
language or ICANN staff take care of the translation, as we need the 
application in english - otherwise it is impossible for all ALAC members 
to make a qualified decision.

Annette Muehlberg wrote:

> We still have several pending ALS-applications, but we did not get on 
> all of them a due diligence form by ICANN, which is the pre-requisite 
> for us to vote on them.
>
> Bruce will, possibly with the help of the regional liasons, try to get 
> them done as soon as possible. Then, the ALAC members of each region 
> will explain if they agree to accredit the ALSes of their respective 
> region. After this, all ALAC members will have a couple of days to 
> discuss all applications, than we are going to vote.  Jean already set 
> up her great voting tool for all pending ALSes, so we are almost ready 
> to start.
>
> One of the pending applications is written in spanish which has to be 
> translated into english to enable all members of the ALAC to 
> understand and vote.
>
> We have to improve the application-forms: They are in several 
> languages, which is good, so that people easily get an understanding 
> on what has to be done to get accredited as an ALS. But it has to be 
> clear, that all applications must be *send in* in english, as the ALAC 
> needs to understand what the potential ALS is about and it is a 
> requirement that the respective organisation can take part in the 
> ALAC/ICANN discussions in english.
>
> Best
> Annette