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<p class=MsoNormal>Rod,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The attached letter confirms the selection by the Accountability
and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) of the Berkman Center for the Internet &
Society at the Harvard Law School to act as an Independent Expert in supporting
the ATRT’s review under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The
Berkman team will be contacting you shortly to initiate its work in collecting
data, conducting interviews with ICANN staff and other research to support the
ATRT’s formulation of final recommendations to the ICANN Board of
Directors. I have copied Mr. Urs Gasser who will be overseeing the work
of the Berkman team.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Given the relatively short time frame for Berkman and the
ATRT to complete the review, your assistance in coordinating with Berkman on
the interviews and data collection is most appreciated. We look forward
to conducting this phase of the review with you and ICANN staff in a
constructive and timely manner. Should you have any questions, do not
hesitate to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Brian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Chairman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Accountability and Transparency Review Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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