Dear Councillors, Alioune Badara Traore is interested in the GNSO Observer position. Here is a short statement why he would like to have the position: -- I'm currently administrative contact of .ML before that I was a technical contact and work for implementation of ccTLD in the country. The .ML is member of ccNSO, AFRINIC and is working close with other African ccTLD I am working for installation of registry/registrar system in the manangment of .ML. As new direction of development of Internet and domain names systems, GNSO will the future of growing users of Internet; the post of observer can allow me more understand and transmit at time the way of development. I have not any other charge in this constituency or any other ICANN constituency. Best regards -- The issue will be dealt with during today's Council meeting. Gabi