Dear Councilors, At our April meeting we adopted all supplemental recommendations except for those related to Topic 24: String Similarity Evaluation. Due to time constraints, we did not decide how to proceed with further evaluation of Topic 24. In the interest of sustaining momentum, Leadership is proposing the we add the new work re: Topic 24 to the small team assignment form (see attached), then allow the small team to consider a strawman proposal developed by Staff. After evaluation of the proposal, the small team will return to Council with its conclusions on whether this proposal is viable, and if so, provide draft language for the Council to consider. We do not believe amendment to the assignment form requires a vote, and the Small Team can start their work as soon as the strawman proposal is delivered by Staff. If any Councilors disagree, please respond on list and we can discuss at our May meeting. Thanks, Greg