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 Robin Gross, Executive Director 1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA p: +1-415-553-6261 f: +1-415-462-6451 w: http://www.ipjustice.org e: [log in to unmask]