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On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Joly MacFie <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> +1
>
> On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 6:36 AM, Alex Gakuru <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Diplomatic, brief and concise.
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Robin Gross <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >> Begin forwarded message:
> >>
> >> From: Adam Peake <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Date: March 11, 2010 3:24:20 AM PST
> >> To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
> >> Subject: think the most current draft from ALAC
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> IP JUSTICE
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> >>
> >
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