AFRINIC Board has re-appointed Mark Elkins position in the the NRO NC/ASO AC, for a one-year term from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016.
NRO News
Joint RIR Stability Fund Established
The Number Resource Organisation (NRO) has established a joint RIR Stability Fund to help ensure reliable operation of the Internet’s IP address management system globally. This fund will be available to assist in the event of unforeseen disruptions or emergencies affecting the stability of one or more of the Regional Internet address Registries. Each RIR has each pledged an amount… Read More
Call for Comments for the Second Draft SLA for the IANA Numbering Services
CALL FOR COMMENTS FOR THE SECOND DRAFT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) FOR THE IANA NUMBERING SERVICES. NRO – PUBLIC CONSULTATION Open until: 31 August 2015, 23:59 UTC Background On 15 January, 2015, the Consolidated RIR IANA Stewardship Proposal (CRISP) Team submitted the Internet Number Community Proposal to the request for proposals issued by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG). One… Read More
Call for Comments on CCWG-Accountability’s 2nd Draft Proposal
The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) has published its 2nd Draft Proposal with proposed improvements to ICANN’s accountability framework. In a previous public comment period in May 2015, CCWG-Accountability sought feedback on the direction of its proposal and preferences among the alternatives that were proposed. The CCWG-Accountability has incorporated this input and is now seeking agreement… Read More
Call for Comments on ICG’s Draft IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal
The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) has published its draft IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal for public comment. Comments can be provided via an online form or by emailing public-comments@ianacg.org until 8 September 2015 at 23:59 (UTC). Comments need not be in-depth, even simple statements of support are appreciated. All comments received will be publicly archived. More information can be… Read More
John Sweeting Appointed to NRO Number Council from ARIN Region
On 14 July, the ARIN Board of Trustees appointed John Sweeting to serve on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) from the ARIN region. John is an interim appointment for the remainder of the year to the seat opened by Ron da Silva’s resignation on 1 July. The Board will appoint a replacement for the remaining two-years (2016… Read More
Ron da Silva Resigns from NRO NC /ASO AC
Ron Da Silva has resigned from the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) effective 1 July 2015. ARIN thanks Ron for his years of service to the Number Council and community and wishes him the very best in his future endeavors. Ron was recently elected to serve a three-year term on Seat 9 of the ICANN Board of Directors,… Read More
Call for Comments for a Draft Internet Number Community Review Committee Charter
NRO – PUBLIC CONSULTATION CALL FOR COMMENTS FOR A DRAFT INTERNET COMMUNITY REVIEW COMMITTEE CHARTER Open until: 6 July 2015, 23:59 UTC On 15 January, 2015, the Consolidated RIR IANA Stewardship Proposal (CRISP) Team submitted the Internet Number Community Proposal to the request for proposals issued by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG). One of the key elements of the… Read More
ASO AC Selects Ron da Silva to Serve on Seat 9 of ICANN Board of Directors.
The ASO AC is pleased to announce that Ron da Silva has been elected to serve for a three-year term on Seat 9 of the ICANN Board of Directors. Ron da Silva’s term will start right after the conclusion of the ICANN Meeting that will be held in Dublin in October 2015. A brief biography of Mr. da Silva is… Read More
NRO Statement on the Internet Coordination Meeting in London UK, May 2015
May 2, 2015 Executives of organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet technical infrastructure met for 2 days in London, UK, to consider current issues affecting the future of the Internet. All 5 RIRs were represented at this meeting. During the London meeting, significant time was spent in discussion of the IANA Stewardship Transition process, and we noted the following:… Read More