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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Kristina and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>There is no procedural
requirement that would prohibit the Board from discussing the Vertical
Integration WG Initial Report unless it was forwarded by the Council.  The Board
is free to discuss the report.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The Board has resolved:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Resolved (2010.06.25.30), the Board will use its retreat
currently scheduled for 24-25 September 2010 for the consideration of all the
outstanding issues relating to the implementation of the New gTLD program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><<a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25jun10-en.htm#11"><span
style='color:#1F497D'>http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25jun10-en.htm#11</span></a>><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks, Liz<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Rosette, Kristina
[mailto:krosette@cov.com] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 27, 2010 7:58 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> council@gnso.icann.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Liz Gasster<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Motion and Document Deadline - Tuesday, 31 August 2010 for
Council meeting on 8 September 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Thanks, Glen.</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>In light of the Tuesday deadline for motions, would the staff
person(s) who is taking the lead on confirming/denying the assumptions I
raised during the VI WG Initial Report discussion please do so NLT Monday
evening?  </span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Many thanks.</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:blue'>K</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> owner-council@gnso.icann.org
[mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Glen de Saint Géry<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 27, 2010 7:24 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> council@gnso.icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [council] Motion and Document Deadline - Tuesday, 31 August
2010 for Council meeting on 8 September 2010</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<pre>Dear Councillors,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>As required in the GNSO Operating Procedures, motions and reports for <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>consideration in the GNSO Council meeting on 8 September 2010 are due not later <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>than 8 days in advance of that meeting, that is, Tuesday, 31 August 2010.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Glen<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Glen de Saint Géry<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>GNSO Secretariat<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><span
lang=FR><a href="http://gnso.icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>http://gnso.icann.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></pre>

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