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The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG has the topic of geographic names at the top-level within its charter. The PDP WG has recently begun to consider the topic, first convening along with the wider community interested in the topic. The PDP WG first convened a pair of webinars in April, where anyone in the community was invite to share their input on the subject. Following the webinars, the PDP WG held a pair of cross community sessions at ICANN59 to further discuss the subject. The PDP WG co-chairs have suggested the creation of a new Work Track 5, dedicated to the topic of geographic names at the top-level. The leadership is expected to be shared equally between amongst a leader from each of the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, and GNSO. In early August, the PDP WG co-chairs sent letters to the chairs of each of the four community groups, seeking the identification of a Work Track 5 leader for their respective group.

Here, the Council will receive an update from the GNSO leadership on its recent conversations with the PDP WG co-chairs, as well as discuss possible next steps.

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