> -----Original Message-----
> From: jamesguy
> Sent: Monday, 21 July 2003 12:02 
> To: dns§lists.auda.org.au
> Subject: [DNS] The future of auDA
> 
> 
> With the greatest respect to Mr Rowe this is a prime example 
> of how lacking in transparency the auDA representation really 
> is.  not only has it been shown to be lacking in 
> accountablility there is no way that any submissions to auda 
> in correspondence or otherwise would see the light of day 
> ouside of any board meeting.

" ... the DNS list is not operated by auDA, nor is it an official
communications channel of auDA. [...] We recommend if you seek comment
from auDA on particular issues in an official capacity, you use these
contact details (http://www.auda.org.au/contact/)."

There is a standing agenda item at each board meeting for "Board
correspondence".  Use the contact details here:
http://www.auda.org.au/contact/ (not the DNS list) if you wish to make a
submission.
 
[snip-snip]
 
> The only way around this stuation is for members to exercise 
> their voting power and block vote new Board Members who are 
> prepared to stand up and enforce the founding principles of 
> the .au domain space.  

There is an AGM coming up (usually in November) - why don't you stand
for election?

And if you become a member
(http://www.auda.org.au/about/membership.html) then you will be
guaranteed at least one vote.
 
> Perhaps the audawatch site may be able to cater for this.

Check out: http://www.audomainnews.com/ 


Josh
--
http://josh.id.au/