Re: [apralo] APRALO Conference Call 2 May @ 10:00 AM UTC

[shahshah@xxxxxxxx]

Hello,
I have a few questions about the latest Bylaws which some of you may be
able to clarify on the basis of earlier discussions you've had or
otherwise. Here they are:
1. In 3.1.1 and 3.1.3 we see the phrase <...ICANN and other bodies related
to the Internet...>. It seems to me that APRALO has no legal existence
outside ICANN framework and will not(cannot) be incorporated anywhere.
Then I don't see any practical significance to the phrase <and other
bodies related to Internet>.
2. There are a number of references to <elections> while all offices and
decisions are supposed to be by <consensus>. What if consensus canot be
reached? Are we not supposed to have some kind of voting at least a last
resort? In 7.2 there is reference to online voting. How does this relate?
What is the quorum requirement for electronic voting?
3. In 6.10 amendments to Operating Principles are allowed (by consensus).
Considering the fact that a quorum is reached by 1/3 of members present,
is this not destabilizing? Should not such important changes be announced
well in advance and discussed online?
4. Overall it seems to me that online voting and discussions should be
given a more prominent and institutionalized place because Asia/Pacific is
just too vast for frequent travelling and a number of ALSs in this area
may not have the financial means to provide for frequent travel.
I would welcome and appreciate any explanations and clarifications.
Regards,
Siavash

> Greetings.
>
> As agreed at the APRALO organizing meeting in Wellington, a follow-up
> conference call has been scheduled to finalize the proposed APRRALO
> bylaws and draft memorandum of understanding (MOU).
>
> ** The conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday, 2 May beginning
> at 10:00AM UTC (8:00 PM Sydney, 6:00 PM Hong Kong, 1:00 PM Amman; check
> your local time at
> <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html>). **  Dialing
> information is included below.
>
> The attached versions of the bylaws and MOU were discussed in
> Wellington, and it was agreed that each user organization  involved in
> At-Large in the Asia-Pacific region would be asked to review them and be
> prepared to discuss any proposed changes or issues on the conference call.
>
> ** Please indicate by the end of this week (via email to
> <apralo@xxxxxxxxxx>) who will represent your organization on this
> conference call. (Your group is welcome to have multiple participants on
> the call; please confirm their attendance and indicate who will be the
> lead representative.) **
>
> Also, if possible, please share any edits, questions, or issues with the
> APRALO organizing group <apralo@xxxxxxxxxx> prior to 2 May to help
> ensure all matters are fully addressed.
>
> Thank you for participation.
>
> Denise Michel
> michel@xxxxxxxxx
>
> =========================
>
> CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
>
> *Important note:  a direct dial toll number is listed below; toll-free
> numbers are available for a few countries as listed below; if you are
> unable to dial-out and need an operator to call you, email your phone
> number with country code to michel@xxxxxxxxx before 29 April.
>
> *Important note:  you will need the participant passcode to join the
> call; it is 937214.
>
> Call information also is posted at
> <http://confirmation.econfcall.net/confirmation.pl?f=full.tt&cid=1956848&rid=7325984>
>
> Confirmation #:       7325984
> Date of Call: 2 May 2006
> Time of Call: 10:00 am UTC
> Host: Denise Michel/ALAC
>
> *Participant Passcode:        937214
> *Your dial-in numbers
>     Participant: +1-973-638-3138
>    180-000-3163 ITF-Australia
>    10-800-130-0432 ITF-China
>    0-053-116-0296 ITF-Japan
>    080-044-0959 ITF-New Zealand
>    0-080-114-8444 ITF-Taiwan
>


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