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'''ASO''' is the acronym for '''Address Supporting Organization''', which is one of the supporting organizations that was formed, according to [[ICANN]]'s bylaws, through community consensus. The main objective of the ASO is to review and develop [[IP|Internet Protocol]] recommendations, address policy, and advise the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/ ASO definition]</ref>

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>

==Overview==

==Overview==

It was created in 1999 and the members of ASO represent the Address Council.<ref>[https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/elections/nro-elections/about-the-nro APNIC About]</ref> Each [[RIR]] appoints 2 members through their regional policy forums, and another member comes from each RIR's executive board.<ref>[http://aso.icann.org/people/address-council/address-council-members/ ASO.ICANN.org]</ref>

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.

 

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>

== ASO History==

== ASO History==