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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>
'''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>
===Elections===
[[Ray Plzak]] is the current elected ASO representative to the [[ICANN Board]], and his term is set to expire in June, 2012. He is up for reelection but also faces competition from [[Eric Brunner-Williams]], [[Martin Levy]], and [[William Manning]]. The ASO will vote in May, 2012.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-board-seat-up-for-reelection/ ICANN Board Seat Up For Reelection, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
==Overview==
==Overview==
It was created in 1999 and the members of ASO represent the Address Council.<ref>[http://www.apnic.net/community/about-the-internet-community/addressing/nro/aso 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>
It was created in 1999 and the members of ASO represent the Address Council.<ref>[http://www.apnic.net/community/about-the-internet-community/addressing/nro/aso 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>