'''AC''' stands for '''Advisory Committees''' of the the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]]. These Committees were established based on provisions set forth by Article XI of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. Advisory Committees are not authorized to take action in behalf of [[ICANN]]. Their primary responsibility is to report findings and recommendations to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI]</ref>
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An '''Advisory Committee (AC)''' of [[ICANN]] is a formal advisory body, composed of representatives from the internet community with expertise in a particular issue, or policy area. These Committees were established based on provisions set forth by Article XI of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. Advisory Committees are not authorized to take action on behalf of [[ICANN]]. Their primary responsibility is to report findings and recommendations to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#XI ICANN Bylaws Article XI]</ref>