Re: [alac] Manager of Public Participation

[Izumi AIZU <aizu@xxxxxxx>]

I agree with Bret to include this topic into our statement
here, with, perhaps, a stronger language.

izumi


At 11:54 05/07/10 +0200, Bret Fausett wrote:
> Here's a statement I would like to include in whatever we present to the 
> Board coming out of the Luxembourg meeting:
>
> ** DRAFT | FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY **
>
> #.  The ICANN Reform process conducted in 2002 contemplated the creation 
> of an important new staff position titled "Manager of Public 
> Participation." The role of the Manager of Public Participation was to 
> "manag[e] the public comment and participation process for ICANN on all 
> substantive matters" and to "solicit, receive and report to the Board on 
> all public input on matters put out for public comment." While the 
> position has been covered on an interim basis by ICANN's public relations 
> staff person, the position has not yet been filled on a permanent basis. 
> Public participation will continue to be an important, vital role within 
> the ICANN process, and the ALAC encourages the President and the Board to 
> fill the open position with a full time employee "with support staff and 
> other resources necessary to carry out [his or her] responsibilities 
> effectively" as soon as a qualified candidate can be located.
>
> ** DRAFT | FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY **