Re: [ALSC-Forum] Another model to consider...

[Derek Conant]

I believe that there is such a thing as a body of 9 being better than a
body 7.  I also believe that a body of 9 is better than a body of 12.  I
believe that 7 is not enough and 12 too many.

Let's take a left turn and have some fun.  There is such a thing as a
sailboat being too short or too long.  When a vessel in the ocean is too
short the ride is rough because the vessel cannot travel within the
natural cycle and average motion of waves in the open ocean.  This is
also the case for a vessel that is too long. There is nothing one can do
about the natural cycle and average motion of waves in the ocean other
than build a boat with the right length to match and reason with the
natural cycle and motion of the elements.  A true, blue water, racing,
sailboat must incorporate these principles for its design to be
considered correct and effective. 

Now, we shouldn't play with Mother Nature.

Derek Conant
DNSGA President and Chairman

DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:
> 
> Another model to consider:
> 
> >From BY-LAW NO. 1 of the CANADIAN INTERNET REGISTRATION AUTHORITY
> 
> 3.01    Composition of Board.  The Board shall consist of twelve (12)
> Directors and, subject to this Section 3, shall be composed of:
> (a) a Director (the "Internet Users' Director") appointed by any organization
> or association determined annually by the Board that in the Board's opinion
> best represents the interests of Internet Users;
> (b) a Director (the "CII Director") appointed by any organization or
> association determined annually by the Board that in the Board's opinion best
> represents the interests of Commercial Internet Interests;
> (c) a Director (the "Registrars' Director") appointed by any organization or
> association determined annually by the Board that in the Board's opinion best
> represents the interests of Registrars; and
> (d) nine (9) Directors who shall be elected by the Members or appointed by
> the Board in accordance with the By-laws.
> 
> Another interesting section:
> 
> 3.24    Remuneration of Officers, etc.  A reasonable remuneration for all
> Officers, agents, consultants, professional advisors and employees and
> committee members shall be fixed by the Board and the Board may delegate this
> function to an Officer or Officers or a committee of the Board.
> 
> Personal note:  As an officer of the DNSO that receives no compensation from
> either ICANN or my employer for attending any ICANN functions worldwide, this
> would seem to be a reasonable provision.  If the Canadians can afford to
> provide a reasonable renumeration for their Officers, why not ICANN?