I would like to apply as the liaison for APRALO for the WT5 on Geographic names as gTLDS.

I have applied and been accepted as a member of the WT5.  Although this is an application for the liaison position for the ALAC, I understand that others within the RALO may also apply to the WT5 as members. 

My view is that governments should be able to protect geographic names, especially those of cultural significance, but that there should be reasonable and agreeable access for companies and others to other geographic names for the purpose of new gTLDs.

Regards

Maureen