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| '''GNSO''' | | '''GNSO''' |
| :''Main article: [[GNSO#GNSO Policy Development Process|GNSO PDP]]'' | | :''Main article: [[GNSO#GNSO Policy Development Process|GNSO PDP]]'' |
− | :The PDP for the GNSO is outlined in Annex A of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. | + | : The GNSO is responsible for developing and recommending [[gTLD]] policies to the [[ICANN Board]]. The PDP for the GNSO is outlined in Annex A of the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. |
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| '''ccNSO''' | | '''ccNSO''' |
| :''Main article: [[ccNSO#ccNSO Policy Development Process|ccNSO PDP]]'' | | :''Main article: [[ccNSO#ccNSO Policy Development Process|ccNSO PDP]]'' |
− | :The PDP of the ccNSO is outlined in Annex B of the [[ICANN Bylaws]].<br /> | + | : The ccNSO develops policies on [[ccTLD]]. The PDP of the ccNSO is outlined in Annex B of the [[ICANN Bylaws]].<br /> |
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| '''ASO''' | | '''ASO''' |
| :''Main article: [[ASO#Policymaking Process|ASO PDP]]'' | | :''Main article: [[ASO#Policymaking Process|ASO PDP]]'' |
− | :The role of the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) in ICANN policymaking is outlined in the [[Memorandum of Understanding]]. | + | : The role of the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) in ICANN policymaking, outlined in the [[Memorandum of Understanding]], concerns the operation, assignment, and management of Internet addresses. The ASO compiles and reviews policies that have already undergone the regional PDP within each of the five [[RIR]]s, after which it passes the unified, ratified version of the original policy to the [[ICANN Board]]. |
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| Every [[AC]] has its own policy advice development process (PADP).<br /> | | Every [[AC]] has its own policy advice development process (PADP).<br /> |
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| '''GAC''' | | '''GAC''' |
| :''Main article: [[GAC#GAC Policy Advice Development Process|GAC PADP]]'' | | :''Main article: [[GAC#GAC Policy Advice Development Process|GAC PADP]]'' |
− | :<br /> | + | : The GAC advises the ICANN Board on issues related to governments, especially when ICANN's policies intersect with laws or international agreements. |
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| '''ALAC''' | | '''ALAC''' |