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'''At-Large-Structures (ALS)''' are organizations within the [[ICANN]] '''At-Large Community''' which represents the voice of individual internet users all over the world who actively participates in the policy development of the internet governing body. It provides an avenue for every individual internet user to take part in all the issues discussed within ICANN such as introduction of new generic top level domain names, transition of the current internet addressing system from from [[IPv4]] to [[IPv6]] and many other issues. There are more than 120 ALS worldwide.
'''At-Large-Structures (ALSes)''' are independent and self-supporting organizations within the [[ICANN]] '''At-Large Community''' which represents the voice of individual internet users all over the world who actively participates in the policy development of the internet governing body. ALSes provides an avenue for every individual internet user to take part in all the issues discussed within ICANN such as introduction of new generic top level domain names, transition of the current internet addressing system from from [[IPv4]] to [[IPv6]] and many other issues.
The At-Large Advisory Committee ([[ALAC]]) is responsible in evaluating, processing and certifying the applications of any group that are interested to become an At-Large Structure after the criteria set forth by ICANN for ALSes is met.<ref>[http://www.atlarge.icann.org/correspondence/structures-app.htm At-Large Framework Formation]</ref> At present, there are more than 120 ALSes worldwide.
==Regional At-Large Organizations==
==Regional At-Large Organizations==
Every RALO has a Chairman and Secretariat and conducts a yearly general assembly and regular monthly teleconferences to discuss and develop the position of the individual internet users community from each region in conjunction with the every current ICANN policy issues.
Every RALO has a Chairman and Secretariat and conducts a yearly general assembly and regular monthly teleconferences to discuss and develop the position of the individual internet users community from each region in conjunction with the every current ICANN policy issues.
==Criteria for At-Large Structures==
The minimum criteria established by ICANN for At-large Structures applicants include:<ref> [http://www.atlarge.icann.org/en/framework.htm#minimumcriteria ALS Criteria]</ref>
* A group must be able to display its commitment in supporting the participation of individual internet users in ICANN by disseminating information, offering internet based mechanisms to enable discussions regarding important ICANN activities, issues and policy development, discussions and decisions.
* It must be constituted to ensure that participation by individual Internet users who are citizens or residents of countries will predominate the ALS operation within the Geographic Region where the ALS is based. The ALS may allow additional participation of others if compatible with the interests of the individual interrnet users within the region.
*The group must Be self-supporting.
* The group must post its goals, structures, membership description, working strategies, leadership and contacts on a publicly accessible website such as the ALAC's website or elsewhere on the internet.
* Must assist the RALO in performing its function.
==References==
==References==