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== Power ==

The Policy Oversight Committee has been assigned with the following powers:
* Approve the names of new gTLDs as well as change the number of gTLDs.
* Change the number of registrars, but only after assuring that the global geographic distribution of registrars is not hampered.
* Set new terms and conditions for applications by entities who desire to become registrars, which also includes provisions for CORE to set up and collect fees for registration or any other service that it may perform when required.
* Recommend to the PAB amendments to MoU, which might include, but is not restricted to, changes in the composition of iPOC.
* It can remove registrars who don’t operate consistently as per the requirements of the MoU and the CORE-MoU. However, iPOC can do this only after consulting the CORE and PAB.