+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 >> 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] >> >> >> > -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 917 442 8665 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---------------------------------------------------------------