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The ALAC represents a network of regionally self-organized and self-supporting At-Large Structures, which represent individual Internet users throughout the world. | The ALAC represents a network of regionally self-organized and self-supporting At-Large Structures, which represent individual Internet users throughout the world. | ||
The At-Large Structures are divided into five Regional At-Large Organizations (one in each [[ICANN]] region – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). These | The At-Large Structures are divided into five Regional At-Large Organizations (one in each [[ICANN]] region – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). These RALOs manage public involvement and represent their constituents to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/alac/ ICANN At-Large structures]</ref> | ||
Through the creation of the At-Large structures, individual internet users have been given a voice and a space whereby they can influence the policy decisions made by ICANN.<ref>[http://icannwiki.org/ALAC About ALAC]</ref> | Through the creation of the At-Large structures, individual internet users have been given a voice and a space whereby they can influence the policy decisions made by ICANN.<ref>[http://icannwiki.org/ALAC About ALAC]</ref> | ||
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ALAC is the acronym for At-Large Advisory Committee, which is one of ICANN's advisory committees. The mission of ALAC is to function as an advocate for individual Internet users' interests.
ALAC History[edit | edit source]
The ICANN Board adopted new bylaws on October 31st, 2002; which came in to effect on December 15th of that year. These new bylaws established the ALAC and provided the support for At-Large Organizations. It stated that the ALAC should consist of ten members selected by Regional At-Large Organizations, with 5 supplementary members to be be selected by ICANN's Nominating Committee. The interim ALAC consisted of ten members, two from each of ICANN's 5 regions.[1]
At-Large Stuctures[edit | edit source]
The ALAC represents a network of regionally self-organized and self-supporting At-Large Structures, which represent individual Internet users throughout the world. The At-Large Structures are divided into five Regional At-Large Organizations (one in each ICANN region – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). These RALOs manage public involvement and represent their constituents to ICANN.[2]
Through the creation of the At-Large structures, individual internet users have been given a voice and a space whereby they can influence the policy decisions made by ICANN.[3]
ALAC responsibilities[edit | edit source]
Besides following the provisions of ICANN's new bylaws, ALAC has also other responsibilities; such as assisting in the formation and qualification of other At-Large Structures and RALOs. Other responsibilities undertaken by ALAC and its organizations include:
- Evaluating the accreditation process for At-Large Structures
- Analyzing and publishing ICANN's policies and decisions
- Coordinating with the GNSO and other ICANN committees
- Providing guidance and advice to various organizations regarding ICANN's proposals and activities which are relevant for individual Internet users
- Analyzing and approving the applications of At-Large Structures
- Developing Internet-based processes and methods to enable and ease the communication process between At-Large structures[4]