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<FONT FACE="Optima, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:10pt'>Resolution:<BR>
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Within the new gTLD process, there will be strict separation of Registyr and Registrar services. No cross-ownership allowed.<BR>
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If GNSO puts forth a new policy that’s approved by the board prior to launch of new gTLD program, it will become part of the program.<BR>
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Passed unanimously, abstention by Bruce Tonkin.<BR>
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Steve DelBianco<BR>
Executive Director<BR>
NetChoice<BR>
<a href="http://www.NetChoice.org">http://www.NetChoice.org</a> and <a href="http://blog.netchoice.org">http://blog.netchoice.org</a> <BR>
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