Re: At-Large European Meeting

[Thomas Roessler <roessler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2005-07-09 05:52:05 -0700, ICANN At-Large wrote:

> Below is the working agenda for the meeting, along with draft MOU
> text to help launch a discussion of establishing a European
> Regional At-Large Organiztion (EURALO).  You are welcome to offer
> additions and changes to the agenda.

Thanks for distributing these.

> Working Agenda
> 
> 
> ?     Welcome, Introductions

I would like to add an agenda item on expectations at precisely this
point: What do the people in the room expect to get out of the
meeting?

> ?     European "At-Large Structure" groups:
>       o       Your organization's objectives and priorities
>       o       ICANN issues/activities of interest to your members
>       o       How can these interests be best supported?
> 
> ?     Forming a Europe Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO)
>       o       Process and background (see 
>       <http://www.alac.icann.org/framework.htm>)
>       o       Draft MOU discussion (see attached)

I would respectfully suggest that we don't go down the way of
word-smithing a particular legal text tomorrow -- the meeting will
be too short for that, anyway, and the text has been provided too
late for any meaningful discussion of its details --, but rather try
to come to agreements on the key aspects that a MoU would have to
cover.

One of these aspects is (III.5 in the framework) the criteria and
process for the certification of at-large structures, which -- as
you know -- varies per geographical region.  Another one is the
process for selecting ALAC members.

In fact, if we can get these two questions sorted out among the
people in the room, tomorrow, then we may have gone a long way
towards establishing a European RALO.

Regards,
-- 
Thomas Roessler                       <roessler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>






> *DRAFT* MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE EUROPE REGIONAL AT-LARE 
> ORGANIZATION
> 
> 1. Purpose and scope
> 1.1 This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") defines an agreement 
> between the Signing Organizations and the Internet Corporation for 
> Assigned Names and Numbers. Its intent is to establish, and define the 
> work to be carried out by, the Europe Regional At-Large Large 
> Organization. It is recognized that ICANN will provide support for this 
> work.
>
> 1.2 This MOU establishes a set of principles and responsibilities that 
> ICANN and the organizations who have signed below (the Signing 
> Organizations) will use in forming the EURALO and, in conjunction with 
> subsequent organizations in Europe that are certified as At-Large 
> Structures, operating the EURALO.
> 
> 2. Definition of terms and abbreviations used in this document.
> ICANN - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a 
> California non-profit corporation.
> ALAC ? ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee.
> Signing Organizations ? Organizations in Europe certified by the ALAC as 
> ?At-Large Structures? that are signatories to this MOU.
> EURALO ? Europe Regional At-Large Organization.
> Europe Region ? Countries recognized by ICANN as being in this 
> geographic region (see < >).
> At-Large Structure ? An organization certified by the ALAC according to 
> published criteria and standards.
> 
> 3. Composition of EURALO.
> 3.1 The EURALO shall be comprised of At-Large Structures within the 
> Europe Region.
> 3.2  To help ensure participation by any interested individual in the 
> Europe Region, the EURALO will encourage the formation new At-Large 
> Structures.
> 
> 4. Agreed responsibilities of ICANN.  ICANN agrees that during the term 
> of this MOU it will work in conjunction with the EURALO to support the 
> following activities within the Europe Region:
> 4.1. Keeping the community of individual Internet users in Europe 
> informed about the significant news from ICANN.
> 4.2 Distributing (through posting or otherwise) an updated agenda, news 
> about ICANN, and information about items in the ICANN policy-development 
> process.
> 4.3 Promoting outreach activities in the community of individual 
> Internet users in Europe.
> 4.4 Developing and maintaining on-going information and education 
> programs, regarding ICANN and its work.
> 4.5 Establishing an outreach strategy about ICANN issues in the Europe 
> Region.
> 4.6 Making public, and analyzing, ICANN's proposed policies and its 
> decisions and their (potential) regional impact and (potential) effect 
> on individuals in the region.
> 4.7 Offering Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions among 
> members of At-Large structures.
> 4.8 Establishing mechanisms and processes that enable two-way 
> communication between members of At-Large Structures and those involved 
> in ICANN decision-making, so interested individuals can share their 
> views on pending ICANN issues.
> 4.9 Supporting an EURALO Secretariat.
> 
> 5. Agreed responsibilities of EURALO.  The Signing Organizations agree 
> that during the term of this MOU they will cooperate with ICANN and 
> support the following activities within the Europe Region, and recognize 
> that additional organizations in Europe that are certified as At-Large 
> Structures also commit to support these activities:
> 5.1. Keeping the community of individual Internet users in Europe 
> informed about the significant news from ICANN and the activities of the 
> EURALO through an EURALO website and other online mechanisms.
> 5.2 Distributing (through posting or otherwise) information about items 
> in the ICANN policy-development process and ICANN activities of interest 
> to At-Large.
> 5.3 Promoting outreach activities in the community of individual 
> Internet users in Europe.
> 5.4 Distributing (through posting or otherwise) notices about 
> information and education programs regarding ICANN and its work.
> 5.5 Promoting use of Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions 
> among members of Europe?s At-Large structures, and communication between 
> members of Europe?s At-Large Structures and those involved in ICANN 
> decision-making, so interested individuals can share their views on 
> pending ICANN issues.
> 5.6 Selecting two members to serve on the ALAC ? Each At-Large Structure 
> within the Europe Region shall be responsible for participating in the 
> selection of two (2) individuals to serve as members of the ALAC for 
> such terms as are specified by ICANN?s By-laws.  These individuals must 
> be members of an At-Large Structure in the Europe Region and they may 
> not be citizens of the same country.
> 5.7 Selecting an EURALO Secretariat ? The EURALO will have a Secretary 
> to coordinate administrative matters relating to the EURALO. The 
> position of Secretary will rotate among the Europe At-Large Structures. 
> ICANN will provide support for the Secretary?s activities.
> 5.8 Periodically reviewing the results of their cooperation under the 
> MOU and, when appropriate, recommending improvements in the MOU.
> 
> 6. General provisions.
> 6.1 This MOU does not constitute any of the parties as a partner, joint 
> venturer, agent, principal or franchisee of any other party. The waiver 
> of any provision of this MOU on any occasion shall not constitute a 
> waiver for purposes of any other occasion. No party may transfer or 
> assign any interest, right or obligation arising under this MOU without 
> the prior written consent of each other party to this MOU.
> 6.2 This Agreement requires the approval or ratification of the ICANN 
> Board of Directors. The signatory for ICANN shall use his best efforts 
> to secure and deliver to Signing Organizations such approval or 
> ratification within two months of signing.
> 6.3 This MOU will remain in effect until either modified or cancelled by 
> mutual consent of the Signing Organizations and the Internet Corporation 
> for Assigned Names and Numbers.
> 
> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Memorandum of Understanding is executed as of 
> this ? day of ? 2005 by the undersigned, acting through their duly 
> authorized representatives:
> 
> 
> Internet Society Nederland
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Internet Society Belgium
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Internet Society - Catalan Chapter
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Internet Society - Finland
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Internet Society - Bulgaria
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Internet Society (ISOC) Luxembourg A.S.B.L.
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Förderverein Informationstechnik und Gesellschaft (FITUG) e.V
>   By: /s/_______________________
> Societa' Internet (ISOC Italy)
>   By: /s/_______________________
> 
> Internet Corporation For Assigned Names And Numbers
>   By: /s/_______________________
> 
> 
> 
> 
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