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2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List and Action Item List
Item 3. Consent Agenda (5 min)
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Many in the community are generally supportive of the new and now existing structure, but still see room for improvement. On 17 August 2017, community leaders and ICANN staff held a discussion regarding possible changes to ICANN meetings and the venue selection process. ICANN org will be preparing a paper for public comment on ICANN meeting format changes, with the intention to have the public comment period open during ICANN60. The potential changes envisioned are generally considered adjustments to the existing meeting strategy rather than a wholesale change to that meeting strategy.
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8.2 – Discussion about the ICANN organization consultation process on community resources, the aim of which is to solicit input from SO/AC groups to update the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines.
8.3 – The co-chairs of the Sub-Pro WG have reported that Martin Sutton has been selected as the Work Track 5 co-lead from the GNSO. While not subject to a Council vote, the WG co-chairs wanted to ensure an opportunity for discussion on the selection on this Council call.
8.4 – Update on the Community gTLD Change Request Process agenda item, first discussed on the 20 September 2017 Council call.
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