Over the years I have been critical of ICANN's inability on several occasions to match its words on openness, transparency and accountability with its actions. Therefore, it was a very pleasant surprise to see ICANN post the Board briefing documents in connection with two of its last three Board meetings (June 25th and April 22nd).
In connection with my 10-1 Reconsideration Request I had specifically requested that:
In addition, it is specifically requested that the staff briefing papers that are provided to the ICANN Board in advance of their Board meeting be publicly posted on the ICANN website in connection with the proposed Agenda seven (7) days before a meeting of the Board.
While these Board briefing papers have been posted after the Board meeting, and not before as I had originally requested, it is an important step in the right direction and for that these actions by ICANN should be applauded. Also encouraging in connection with the most recent 5 August 2010 Board meeting was the availability of the adopted resolution within 24 hours after the meeting. While I had requested that these resolutions be posted immediately after the conclusion of the meeting in my Reconsideration Request, this is still a positive change that needs to be recognized and applauded.
Keep up the good work!
Written by Michael D. Palage, Adjunct Fellow at The Progress & Freedom Foundation
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