AFRINIC’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr Alan Barrett as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Barrett replaces AFRINIC’s founding CEO, Adiel A. Akplogan, and will assume the role on 20 April 2015 for an initial three-year term. Mr Barrett has been an integral part of the development of AFRINIC and Africa’s Internet since 1989, is a…
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Comment Phase Open for 2015 ICANN Board Seat 9 Election Process.
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is responsible for the appointment of a representative to serve on Seat Number 9 of the ICANN Board. The ASO AC is pleased to announce the following six candidates for its upcoming appointment.
Final Proposal of the Internet Number Community for the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group.
The Consolidated RIR IANA Stewardship Proposal (CRISP) Team is pleased to announce that we have submitted the Internet numbers community’s response to the Request For Proposals issued by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG).
Oscar Robles appointed LACNIC’s new Executive Director
After an in-depth and thorough selection process, LACNIC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Oscar Robles as LACNIC’s new Executive Director.
Hartmut Glaser Reappointed to ASO Address Council / NRO Number Council
The LACNIC Board reappointed Hartmut Glaser as member of the ASO Address Council / NRO Number Council. His new term will expire on Dec. 31st, 2015.
First Draft Proposal of the Internet Number Community for the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group.
The first draft of the Internet numbers community’s response to the Request For Proposals issued by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG) is now published. This draft has been prepared by the Consolidated RIR IANA Stewardship Proposal (CRISP) team, and we are now seeking feedback on this draft from the global community. Draft proposal: https://www.nro.net/crisp-proposal-first-draft The deadline for providing feedback…
Proposed Charter for Enhancing ICANN Accountability Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) Submitted for Consideration
The Team that was formed by the ICANN community to develop a charter for the Enhancing ICANN Accountability Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) has now published a draft charter for community consideration. The Draft Charter includes, among other things: a problem statement, goals and objectives, scope, and proposed areas for work. Under the Draft Charter, the CCWG is expected to organise its…
ASO AC Call for Nominations for Seat 9 on the ICANN Board
Consistent with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) calls for nominations for Seat Number 9 on the ICANN Board of Directors. Nominations will close at 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 31 December 2014. The time frame for the selection process is as follows: – Nomination Phase – 24 October 2014 to…
Ron da Silva Reappointed to NRO Number Council
The ARIN Board reappointed Ron da Silva as member of the NRO Number Council. Ron will begin serving a three-year term on 1 January 2015. Information on the NRO Number Council can be found at: https://www.nro.net/about-the-nro/the-nro-number-council
APNIC Community Selects New Members to the ASO AC / NRO NC
As part of APNIC 38 in Brisbane, Australia, the APNIC community elected Dr Ajay Kumar as a representative of the Asia Pacific Region to the ASO AC/NRO NC. Dr Kumar will replace Naresh Ajwani who served in the Address Council from 2009. Dr Kumar’s term will begin on January 1st 2015 and end on December 31st 2016. In the same…