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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dear Tomslin and the NCSG Policy Committee Team,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I am writing to share the draft of the NCSG’s contribution to the Fourth Round Proceeding for proposed language for the next round applicant guidebook. As a reminder, the deadline for contributions is
<b>2 April</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">More information on the call for contributions can be found
<a href="https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fourth-proceeding-for-proposed-language-for-draft-sections-of-next-round-agb-14-02-2025">
here</a>. The draft document can be accessed <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlLFixlDM_JrAsEx5sfAnxGc9XDIo43CpudzXCYhJCY/edit?usp=sharing">
here</a> (full link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdeu5bas">https://tinyurl.com/bdeu5bas</a>). Please let me know if you have any questions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">It’s been a pleasure to work on this contribution. I am indebted to
<a id="OWAAMF3A01F315697E84AAD9C22352F77BF98" href="mailto:Kathy@KathyKleiman.com">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Kathy Kleiman</span></a> and
<a id="OWAAM71459104E47E5947BC3D386044036F4C" href="mailto:pedrodeperdigaolana@gmail.com">
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-decoration:none">@Pedro de Perdigão Lana</span></a> for their support and to all those who attended the call last week to welcome new members and help them navigate the policy development process. The contribution
is stronger thanks to these new voices! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Michaela<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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