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As we know there are many changes coming for the role of the GNSO with our new accountability powers, I want to call out the following item on the council agenda for Helsinki</div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Item 5: COUNCIL VOTE - Approval to Form a Drafting Team to Develop an Implementation Plan for New and Additional GNSO Powers and Obligations under the Revised ICANN Bylaws (15 minutes)</span></li></ul>
<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">I have to say that I am concerned about this, this is a critical item for the GNSO and will set its strategic view and position for the next 5-7 years most likely, I don’t fee very comfortable with this being done in a potentially
top down manner by council, I feel that this should be developed in a bottom up manner by the SGs and C’s first.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">I</font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"> would be interested in others </font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">thoughts so that we can guide the PC on a position on this</font></div>
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<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">James</font></div>
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