Wow@!
Let the sunshine in....... very very well said Dave.
This can be a turning point! I have my fingers crossed!
Dave Farber said:
>It is time to raise the issue yet again of the distressing fact that the
>Board meetings of ICANN are closed. Many moons ago several of us strongly
>suggested that it would be appropriate for the ICANN Board to operate
>under the same set of rules that US Federal Advisory Boards operate under
>as well as NotForProfit Boards like EFF and ISOC. Namely all meetings are
>open to the public to attend and listen. Often observers do not have the
>right to talk except for a set aside period during the meeting when 5
>minute positions can be requested. The Board has the right to convene in
>Executive Session but in all cases the subjects that can be discussed at
>exec session are limited, sometimes by law and more often by good faith
>and the fear of law.
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>I strongly suggest that this be the principle that ICANN adopt rapidly.
>Why am I bringing this up. I was told that the ICANN Board meeting in
>Singapore is closed and that there will be a open "meeting" the day
>before. That is not the same thing. Open meetings are a good way to gather
>opinions and an OPEN BOARD meeting is a necessary way to insure openness
>and the respect of the community WHICH THE ICANN BOARD MUST SERVE. (caps
>intentional).
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>If there is a reason why this is not appropriate for ICANN but is for the
>others , I think the ICANN Board owes it to the community to tell us now
>those reasons in detail.
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