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The '''Geographic Names Panel''' is one of multiple panels that are involved in [[ICANN]]'s initial evaluation process for [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]]s. It is responsible for determining if the proposed new gTLD represents a geographic name (country or territory name, sub-national geographic name, city name, continent or UN Region) under the standards set forth by [[Applicant Guidebook]]. The panel will also evaluate if the geographic name being applied for needs government support and ensures that the supporting documentations from government authorities included in the application are verified and original.<ref>[http://www.new-gtld.ch/faq.php What are the evaluation panels?]</ref> <ref>

The '''Geographic Names Panel''' is one of multiple panels that are involved in [[ICANN]]'s initial evaluation process for [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]]s. It is responsible for determining if the proposed new gTLD represents a geographic name (country or territory name, sub-national geographic name, city name, continent or UN Region) under the standards set forth by [[Applicant Guidebook]]. The panel will also evaluate if the geographic name being applied for requires government support and ensures that the supporting documents from government authorities included in the application are verified and original.<ref>[http://www.new-gtld.ch/faq.php What are the evaluation panels?]</ref> <ref>

[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/geographic-names-22oct08-en.pdf Proposed Process for Geographic Name Applications]</ref>

[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/geographic-names-22oct08-en.pdf Proposed Process for Geographic Name Applications]</ref>