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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please note below, under the ICANN79 section, the GAC Open Mic session button.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;background:white"><span style="color:#202124">To leverage the “Community Forum” format of the ICANN79 Public Meeting, GAC Members have created the opportunity for members of the ICANN community to gather in
 the GAC meeting room on Tuesday March 5 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 local San Juan time) to share their news and views with committee delegates in-person and on-line during the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;background:white"><span style="color:#202124">This session will serve as an ‘open hour’ where individuals from different constituencies across the ICANN community are invited to register for a short remark
 time slot and "take the mic" to present questions or comments to the GAC. The GAC will be in "listening" mode during this session and may then reflect on any particular points raised in a subsequent session at ICANN79 or at a future ICANN Public Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Reply-To: </b>"policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:03 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>Terri Agnew <terri.agnew@icann.org><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Ext] NEW: Executive Team Update<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You are welcome to come and do outreach at the ICANN Engagement booth @ICANN79. The ICANN Engagement booth is in place for Newcomers, ICANN org and the ICANN community to engage in
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">David Olive, Sr. Vice President, Policy Development & Support, will retire at the end of May. His contributions and impact on ICANN have been immeasurable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In collaboration with the Association of African Universities, we invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible organizations interested in hosting an Africa-based IMRS single
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral
 of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact:
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the
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