ExCom members, during their RALO meetings, to encourage ALS observers in various meetings. ExCom members, during the various meetings, are to encourage all RALOS to mention the fact that meetings are open to all.
ExCom to consider having interpretation on calls in which only 1-2 members request it.
In progress: Overall strategy for archiving with interpretation/translation must be discussed at some point in future. (Of course, ICANN operating language is English.)
Note: Even if interpretation not requested, must consider its usefulness for future archival purposes; it is true of translating transcripts, wiki and mailing-list work, etc.
Future ALAC Statements, which are lengthy, are to include an executive summary.
ALAC to refine its goals regarding its advising of the Board (for possible inclusion in 2012-15 Strategic Plan and/or Board paper). Focus on how the Board accepts and responds to advice from the ALAC.
ExCom to develop a template for policy Statements, which might include executive summaries.
Does the Board have a preferred template for Statements?
Does the Board have a preferred template/format for the Chair's report at the meetings?
At Large Improvements - in progress
ALAC to refine its goals regarding its advising of the Board (for possible inclusion in 2012-15 Strategic Plan and/or Board paper).
Include metrics regarding how much policy work ALAC does
Include way of prioritizing ALAC statements for Board (possibilities include marking statements important enough for Board action, sending Board monthly/bimonthly list of ALAC statements, establishing list of topics about which the Board should consult with the ALAC)
OPEN ACTION ITEMS
At-Large Staff to move forward with the SOI and COI page. - IN PROGRESS
RECENTLY CLOSED
Staff are to send the ASO a list of countries with ALSes.
Staff to inform Xavier that the FY13 Statement will be sent during the reply period, perhaps a 5-10 day delay.
Staff to send the following comment to the PC: "As discussed with Xavier, due to our requirement to consult throughout At-Large, we will not have a final comment until [DATE]; we will submit our comment at that point." After this has been submitted, Staff are to send a note to Xavier requesting a 5-10 extension.
Staff to follow up with Sergio on the Language Services Statement as soon as possible