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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 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.
==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 is constantly looking for new members especially from developing countries in order to increase global awareness, increase participation and make sure that ICANN is reflecting diversity at worldwide level.
GAC has been influential with regards to  [[IDN]]s, as well as [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] best practices.


===GAC working style===
===GAC working style===