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The GAC has the duty to incorporate the diverse opinions and perspective of its members when supplying advice to [[ICANN]], and it's imperative that its members stay informed about new Internet trends and pending policy issues. | The GAC has the duty to incorporate the diverse opinions and perspective of its members when supplying advice to [[ICANN]], and it's imperative that its members stay informed about new Internet trends and pending policy issues. | ||
The GAC is constantly looking for new members, especially from developing countries in order to increase global awareness, increase participation, and make sure that ICANN reflects global diversity. | |||
===GAC Structure=== | |||
The GAC has more than 100 members; and three of its important organizational features are: | |||
* GAC structure consists of a Chairman and 3 Vice-Chairs | |||
* GAC has its own GAC Secretariat | |||
* GAC organizes at least three meetings on a yearly basis which are held in conjunction with ICANN's meetings. | |||
===Related Bodies=== | |||
Other such advisory committees which are important for ICANN are: | Other such advisory committees which are important for ICANN are: | ||
* [[ALAC]] (At-Large Advisory Committee) | * [[ALAC]] (At-Large Advisory Committee) | ||
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* [[SSAC]] (Security and Stability Advisory Committee) | * [[SSAC]] (Security and Stability Advisory Committee) | ||
* [[TLG]] (Technical Liaison Group) | * [[TLG]] (Technical Liaison Group) | ||
==GAC Achievements== | ==GAC Achievements== | ||
Over the years, GAC is proud of accomplishing the following: | Over the years, GAC is proud of accomplishing the following: | ||
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* Setting up the principles for public policy of [[gTLD]] [[Whois]] services;<ref>[http://www.aptld.org/dubaiJune2007/04%20JK%20-%20APTLD%20meeting%20June%202007.pdf GAV accomplishments]</ref> | * Setting up the principles for public policy of [[gTLD]] [[Whois]] services;<ref>[http://www.aptld.org/dubaiJune2007/04%20JK%20-%20APTLD%20meeting%20June%202007.pdf GAV accomplishments]</ref> | ||
GAC has been influential with regards to [[IDN]]s, as well as [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] best practices | GAC has been influential with regards to [[IDN]]s, as well as [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] best practices. | ||
===GAC working style=== | ===GAC working style=== |