Here is the current (and new) version drafted by Evan.  This is what  
we are now discussing in the ALAC mtg.

Please send comments asap.

Thanks,
Robin



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> Date: March 11, 2010 3:24:20 AM PST
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> Subject: think the most current draft from ALAC
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> ICANN's transparency commitment demands the adoption of a principle of
> default openess for all Board communications, unless specifically  
> overidden
> by the principle of personal privacy or an explicit requirement for
> confidentiality.
>
> It is especially critical that the contributions of supporting  
> organizations
> and advisory committees be presented to the Board accurately and  
> completely.
> While we appreciate the need for staff to summarize matters that  
> are often
> complex, we must stress the importance of ensuring that these  
> summaries
> accurately report the relevant facts and positions. Openness and  
> public
> review will minimize inaccuracies, facilitating the role of staff  
> while
> enhancing public confidence in the Board's decision-making process.
> .
> We request that the Board change its policy so that all briefing  
> documents
> are made publicly accessible in advance of presentation, except for  
> those
> which for explicit legitimate reason must be confidential.
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