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The '''At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)''' is one of [[ICANN]]'s [[AC|Advisory Committees]]. The mission of ALAC is to function as an advocate for the interests of individual Internet users. | The '''At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)''' is one of [[ICANN]]'s [[AC|Advisory Committees]]. The mission of ALAC is to function as an advocate for the interests of individual Internet users. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The 15-member ALAC represents the [[At-Large Community]] and consists of two members selected by each of the five [[RALO]]s and five members appointed by ICANN's [[NomCom| Nominating Committee]]. The committee is tasked with advocating for the interests of end-users, advising on the Internet policies developed by ICANN's [[Supporting Organizations]], and selecting a director to serve on the [[ICANN Board]]. ALAC also plays a significant role in ICANN's outreach and engagement programs. | The 15-member ALAC represents the [[At-Large Community]] and consists of two members selected by each of the five [[RALO]]s and five members appointed by ICANN's [[NomCom|Nominating Committee]]. The committee is tasked with advocating for the interests of end-users, advising on the Internet policies developed by ICANN's [[Supporting Organizations]], and selecting a director to serve on the [[ICANN Board]]. ALAC also plays a significant role in ICANN's outreach and engagement programs. | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
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#Meeting planning for ALAC, RALOs, and At-Large working group sessions during ICANN International Meetings. | #Meeting planning for ALAC, RALOs, and At-Large working group sessions during ICANN International Meetings. | ||
#Budget request review from RALOs for outreach, engagement, or capacity building | #Budget request review from RALOs for outreach, engagement, or capacity building | ||
#Selection of members – Evaluate and confirm candidates selected from the [[At-Large Community]] as delegates to the [[NomCom]] and [[Cross Community Working Group | #Selection of members – Evaluate and confirm candidates selected from the [[At-Large Community]] as delegates to the [[NomCom]] and [[Cross Community Working Group]]s | ||
#Organizational review.{{nosource}} | #Organizational review.{{nosource}} | ||
==At-Large Structures== | ==At-Large Structures== | ||
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The ALAC represents a network of regionally self-organized and self-supporting At-Large Structures, which represent individual Internet users throughout the world. | The ALAC represents a network of regionally self-organized and self-supporting At-Large Structures, which represent individual Internet users throughout the world. | ||
The At-Large Structures are divided into five Regional At-Large Organizations (one in each [[ICANN]] region – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). These RALOs manage public involvement and represent their constituents to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/alac/ ICANN At-Large structures]</ref> | The At-Large Structures are divided into five Regional At-Large Organizations (one in each [[ICANN]] region – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). These RALOs manage public involvement and represent their constituents to ICANN.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/committees/alac/ ICANN At-Large structures]</ref> | ||
Through these At-Large Structures, individual | Through these At-Large Structures, individual Internet users have been given a voice and a space whereby they can influence the policy decisions made by ICANN.<ref>[http://icannwiki.org/ALAC About ALAC]</ref> | ||
==ALAC responsibilities== | ==ALAC responsibilities== | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category: ICANN Bodies]] | [[Category:ICANN Bodies]] | ||