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Governmental Advisory Committee(GAC)
One of four Advisory Committees in the ICANN community. The GAC advises the ICANN Board on public policy issues, particularly in areas where ICANN policies intersect with national laws and international agreements.
The GAC membership includes members from national governments and distinct economies, and observers from intergovernmental organizations and multinational treaty organizations.