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The '''Address Supporting Organization''' (ASO) is one of [[ICANN|ICANN's]] [[SO|Supporting Organizations]]. It is a formal advisory body to the [[ICANN Board]], reviewing and developing policy recommendations concerning [[IP Address]] policy.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/ ASO definition]</ref><ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/participating-08nov13-en.pdf Intro to ICANN]</ref>
The '''Address Supporting Organization''' (ASO) is one of [[ICANN|ICANN's]] [[SO|Supporting Organizations]]. It is mandated with reviewing and developing recommendations for policies on [[Internet Protocol]] addresses and to advise the [[ICANN Board]] accordingly. reviewing and developing policy recommendations concerning [[IP Address]] policy.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/ ASO definition]</ref><ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/participating-08nov13-en.pdf Intro to ICANN]</ref>
==Overview==
==Overview==
Established in 1999, the ASO is composed of representatives from each of the five autonomous [[Regional Internet Registries]] (RIRs), which form the Address Council (AC).<ref>[https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/elections/nro-elections/about-the-nro APNIC About]</ref> Three representatives are appointed from each RIR, which have their own independent election processes.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/people/address-council/address-council-members/ ASO.ICANN.org]</ref> The Council then elects a chair who appoints the vice-chairs.
Established in 1999, the ASO is composed of an Address Council AC, with representatives from each of the five autonomous [[Regional Internet Registries]] (RIRs):<ref>[https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/elections/nro-elections/about-the-nro APNIC About]</ref>
* [[AFRINIC]]
* [[APRALO]]
* [[ARIN]]
* [[LACNIC]]
* [[RIPE NCC]]
Three representatives are appointed from each RIR, which have their own independent election processes.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/people/address-council/address-council-members/ ASO.ICANN.org]</ref> The Council then elects a chair who appoints the vice-chairs.
The AC is responsible for appointing two voting members to the ICANN Board. <ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/participating-08nov13-en.pdf Intro to ICANN]</ref>
The AC is responsible for appointing two voting members to the ICANN Board. <ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/participating-08nov13-en.pdf Intro to ICANN]</ref>
== Policy Making in ICANN ==
The ASO does not directly develop policy on Internet number resources, but instead ensures that each RIR follows its Policy Development Processes. Global policies are made when there is agreement among all of the RIRs according to their policy development processes and ICANN, and require specific actions or outcomes on the part of IANA or any other external ICANN-related body in order to be implemented.<ref>https://aso.icann.org/about-the-aso/</ref>
== ASO History==
== ASO History==
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for appointing Seats, 9 and 10 to the ICANN Board of Directors.
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for appointing Seats, 9 and 10 to the ICANN Board of Directors.
For more information about the selection processes for current and previous appointments please follow the link.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/aso-icann/icann-board-elections// ICANN Board Seat Up For Reelection]</ref>
For more information about the selection processes for current and previous appointments please follow the link.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/aso-icann/icann-board-elections// ICANN Board Seat Up For Reelection]</ref>
== Related Pages ==
* [[NRO]]
* [[GNSO]]
* [[ccNSO]]
==Reference==
==Reference==