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==The Facilitator==
At [[ICANN 74]], the [[GNSO]] and [[GAC]] held a bilateral discussion on the hunt for a closed generics facilitator.<ref>[https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/ Joint Meeting: GAC and GNSO, ICANN 74]</ref> 
* GNSO said maybe a professional mediator
* GAC and board seek a facilitator who is a well-respected member of the ICANN community, with a track record of respectfully and tactfully building consensus, and independent from commercial interests; a good understanding of the closed generics issue and its history but not directly involved in SubPro PDP WG discussions; and willing and able to proactively help different parties find a mutually acceptable solution.

On July 25, 2022, the [[ICANN Board]] proposed [[Melissa Peters Allgood]], the Conflict Resolution Specialist on [[ICANN Organization]]’s [[PDP|Policy Development]] [Policy|Support team]] to serve as the facilitator for the [[GAC]]/[[GNSO Council]] dialogue. After the GAC and the GNSO Council confirm their agreement with Allgood as the facilitator, ICANN org and Allgood will draft a Problem Statement and Briefing Paper for AC and SO's review and agreement.<ref>[https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2022/correspondence/botterman-to-fouquart-and-ismail-25jul22-en.pdf Botterman to Fouquart and Ismail, 2022 Correspondence, ICANN Files]</ref>