Re: [atlarge-discuss] Latin America and Africa

[eric@hi-tek.com]

Well absolutely we should invite underrepresented folks to sit as advisors.
We should beg them.
Geographics is only one criteria.  I see several others.
Children, Students, Race, language, Religion, Atheism, Handicapped, Various
Alternative lifestyles, Ancient ones.

Lest someone think I am tongue in cheek - I am not.  We who pay attention to
linguistics know that we now properly call the roots outside of ICANN
"Inclusive", why should we strive for less than that goal.

A clear demarcation must be made in our thinking between elected ones and
helpful ones.  The former has authority by the power vested in an election, the
later has only the authority vested in persuasion.
This same truth holds true for representing us outside our boundaries.
Persuasion is fine but there has been no vested authority.

Sincerely,
Eric

Richard Henderson wrote:

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> From: <espresso@e-scape.net>
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> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 9:40 PM
>
> >Whatever the method chosen to select a Latin American and an African to
> provide that input, it is very important that we be clear: these people are
> not being "appointed to" the Panel, which is by definition made up of
> elected representatives. Instead, they would be invited to join its work as
> non-voting advisors to the Panel.<
> Judyth Mermelstein
>
> I agree. It's important our democratic processes are kept crystal clear
> (with no hint of croneyism etc - our democratic case depends on doing things
> properly - Joe Bordo could help us with this). I also agree we need the
> advice and active participation of a diverse range of people
> (geographically, by issues etc).
>
> I personally don't think you need to bring extra people "onto" the Panel at
> this stage (though something like this could be written into our
> constitution later) - but rather the opposite is appropriate just now. The
> Panel should devolve the tasks and responsibilities as Vivek suggested.
>
> Joanna has begun the process of defining Working Groups. Excellent. This is
> exactly where diversity needs to happen : where we're actually doing all the
> work and hammering out decisions. So people will be represented to the
> extent that they are willing or able to get on board, get involved in these
> (open) groups and make their contribution.
>
> We are all working together in a very exciting initiative. The diversity and
> representation are indeed important. Right now, the central "event" is the
> very hard work and broad insights needed in these Working Groups.
>
> Richard
>
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