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4. The SSC reviewed the candidates that requested GNSO endorsement (see https://icann-community.icannatlassian.orgnet/wiki/displayspaces/GSSC/pages/97598658/ATRT3) taking into account the criteria outlined in the call for volunteers as well as the desire to ensure a RT that is balanced for diversity and expertise. The SSC submitted its full consensus recommendations to the GNSO Council on 13 September 2017 (http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2017-September/020381.html) which confirmed the ranking of the 1-7 candidates as well as the expectation that, at a minimum, the 1-3 candidates would be considered primary candidates with a guaranteed seat for the ATRT3.
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