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        Suggestion 2014.19. The suggestion and response text are
        provided below. This suggestion is now closed and is available
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          Suggestion: </span></b><span
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    Increase the diversity of the ARIN Advisory Council by requiring at
    least 1 representative from each region ARIN serves. (Canada,
    Caribbean or North Atlantic islands, and the United States)<br>
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    Value to Community: Having a council member from each region ARIN
    serves would create a more balanced AC representative of all regions
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    Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2014.19, regarding increased
    diversity of the ARIN Advisory Council.<br>
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    The ARIN Board of Trustees has noted the need for diversity in the
    composition of the ARIN AC, although it has not established specific
    regional quotas in its guidance to the 2014 Nomination Committee.<br>
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    Specifically, the NomCom Charter states that "The ARIN Board of
    Trustees notes that diversity in the composition of the Board and
    the Advisory Council (including but not limited to gender, industry,
    and geographic diversity) is encouraged, and provides this guidance
    to the 2014 NomCom for its consideration in the development of the
    candidate slate."
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    Your suggestion for specific regional quotas will be provided to the
    ARIN Board of Trustees for consideration in formation of next year's
    NomCom charter.<br>
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    This suggestion is now closed
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