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== Policy Making in ICANN == | == 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> | 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/ About the ASO]</ref> | ||
== ASO History== | == ASO History== | ||
In July | In July 1999, when the three [[RIR|Regional Internet Registries]] which existed then, [[APNIC]], [[ARIN]], and [[RIPE NCC]] submitted their proposal for the creation of the ASO on the basis of the [[MoU|Memorandum of Understanding]]; which allows for the creation of a body such as the ASO as an extension of the [[NRO]]. | ||
[[ICANN]] approved the proposal at its meeting in Chile, and the ASO was subsequently created in October | [[ICANN]] approved the proposal at its meeting in Chile, and the ASO was subsequently created in October 1999, when the representatives of APNIC, ARIN, RIPE NCC, and ICANN signed the MoU. LACNIC was later recognized as the 4th [[RIR]] and it signed the agreement on October 30th, 2002. The Memorandum of Understanding was modified in October 2004, and signed by [[ICANN]] and the [[NRO]], which signed on behalf of all the RIRs. When ICANN decided to recognize [[AfriNIC]] as the fifth global RIR the representatives of AfriNIC signed the MoU, and it was incorporated as the 5th NRO member.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/about-the-aso/history/ ASO History]</ref> | ||
==ASO Address Council== | ==ASO Address Council== | ||
The main responsibilities of ASO Address Council are: | The main responsibilities of the ASO Address Council are: | ||
# Fulfilling its role in the [http://aso.icann.org/global-policies/ global policy] development process based on the requirements included in this process; | # Fulfilling its role in the [http://aso.icann.org/global-policies/ global policy] development process based on the requirements included in this process; | ||
# Maintaining communication with [[ICANN]] and providing recommendations related to various policies and [[RIR]] recognition; | # Maintaining communication with [[ICANN]] and providing recommendations related to various policies and [[RIR]] recognition; | ||
#Ensuring full support, guidance and advice for [[ICANN Board|ICANN's Board]] related to the allocation policy for number resource; | #Ensuring full support, guidance, and advice for [[ICANN Board|ICANN's Board]] related to the allocation policy for number resource; | ||
# The development of procedures for business management and support their responsibilities especially in the case of Address Council Chair. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/aso/aso-mou-29oct04.htm ASO Address Council Responsibilities]</ref> | # The development of procedures for business management and support their responsibilities especially in the case of Address Council Chair. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/aso/aso-mou-29oct04.htm ASO Address Council Responsibilities]</ref> | ||
===Address Council Members=== | ===Address Council Members=== | ||
The council consists of 15 members, with three members from each of the five [[RIR]]s, with two being selected by each RIR's regional policy forum and one selected | The council consists of 15 members, with three members from each of the five [[RIR]]s, with two being selected by each RIR's regional policy forum and one selected by each RIR Executive Board.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/advisory-council/address-council-members/ ASO Advisory Council Members]</ref> | ||
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<nowiki>*Board appointed member to the ASO AC</nowiki> | <nowiki>*Board-appointed member to the ASO AC</nowiki> | ||
==ICANN Board members== | ==ICANN Board members== | ||
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for appointing Seats, | Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for appointing Seats, nine and ten 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 | 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 Re-election]</ref> | ||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 23 December 2020
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| Type: | Supporting Organization |
| Industry: | IP Addresses |
| Founded: | 1999 |
| Website: | ASO.ICANN.org |
The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is one of ICANN's 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.[1][2]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Established in 1999, the Address Supporting Organization is composed of an Address Council (AC), with representatives from each of the five autonomous RIRs:[3]
Three representatives are appointed from each RIR, which have their own independent election processes.[4] The Council then elects a chair who appoints the vice-chairs.
The AC is responsible for appointing two voting members to the ICANN Board. [5]
Policy Making in ICANN[edit | edit source]
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.[6]
ASO History[edit | edit source]
In July 1999, when the three Regional Internet Registries which existed then, APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE NCC submitted their proposal for the creation of the ASO on the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding; which allows for the creation of a body such as the ASO as an extension of the NRO.
ICANN approved the proposal at its meeting in Chile, and the ASO was subsequently created in October 1999, when the representatives of APNIC, ARIN, RIPE NCC, and ICANN signed the MoU. LACNIC was later recognized as the 4th RIR and it signed the agreement on October 30th, 2002. The Memorandum of Understanding was modified in October 2004, and signed by ICANN and the NRO, which signed on behalf of all the RIRs. When ICANN decided to recognize AfriNIC as the fifth global RIR the representatives of AfriNIC signed the MoU, and it was incorporated as the 5th NRO member.[7]
ASO Address Council[edit | edit source]
The main responsibilities of the ASO Address Council are:
- Fulfilling its role in the global policy development process based on the requirements included in this process;
- Maintaining communication with ICANN and providing recommendations related to various policies and RIR recognition;
- Ensuring full support, guidance, and advice for ICANN's Board related to the allocation policy for number resource;
- The development of procedures for business management and support their responsibilities especially in the case of Address Council Chair. [8]
Address Council Members[edit | edit source]
The council consists of 15 members, with three members from each of the five RIRs, with two being selected by each RIR's regional policy forum and one selected by each RIR Executive Board.[9]
| Council Member | Region | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Wafa Dahmani Zaafouri* | AFRINIC | Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Mike Silber | AFRINIC | Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Mukhangu Noah Maina | AFRINIC | Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Brajesh Jain | APNIC | Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Simon Sohel Baroi* | APNIC | Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Aftab Siddiqui* Chair | APNIC | Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Louis Lee | ARIN | Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Kevin Blumberg* Vice-Chair | ARIN | Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Martin Hannigan | ARIN | Jan 2020 -31 Dec 2022 |
| Ricardo Patara | LACNIC | Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Jorge Villa Vice-Chair | LACNIC | Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Esteban Lescano* | LACNIC | 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021 |
| Filiz Yilmaz | RIPE NCC | Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Nurani Nimpuno | RIPE NCC | Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 |
| Herve Clement* | RIPE NCC | Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
*Board-appointed member to the ASO AC
ICANN Board members[edit | edit source]
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for appointing Seats, nine and ten to the ICANN Board of Directors. For more information about the selection processes for current and previous appointments please follow the link.[10]