Some participants recommend creating an election oversight committee, similar to the US Federal Election Commission, that would regulate the At Large election. The committee would establish and enforce criteria for candidates. The committee would also create and enforce rules for campaign finance, fraud, and voter registration. Defining the electorate The participants agreed that a clearer definition of membership is needed before the election can proceed. It was also pointed out that some participants in developing countries will not have a reliable postal address for authentication purposes.
Some participants favor creating criteria for membership.
A voting fee was also proposed, which could be implemented on a sliding scale to accommodate the needs of Internet users in developing countries. Several participants believe that establishing baseline qualifications for candidates was important. One participant suggested that candidates should agree to respect and demonstrate a commitment to basic human rights. Most participants believe that geographic representation is important, although no specific recommendations were made for encouraging diversity. The participants generally agreed that an indirect election would not result in true representation and an effective election.