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 ## TOC Alternates
 
 * **Katie Gamanji** (term: 1 year - start date: 5/12/2026 - 5/12/2027) [GB-appointed][alternate]
-* **Ricardo Aravena** (term: 1 year - start date: 5/12/2026 - 5/12/2027) [GB-appointed][alternate]
+* **Ricardo Aravena** (term: 1 year - start date: 5/12/2026 - 5/12/2027) [TOC-appointed][alternate]
 
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