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===Regional Policies=== | ===Regional Policies=== | ||
Each RIR distributes Internet number resources to its members according to policies that have been defined by its regional community. | Each RIR distributes Internet number resources to its members according to policies that have been defined by its regional community. | ||
Each RIR community proposes, discusses, accepts, or rejects policies using a consensus-based policy development process. Anyone can submit a policy proposal for consideration as RIR membership is not required.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/policy/regional/ ASO Regional Policymaking]</ref> | Each RIR community proposes, discusses, accepts, or rejects policies using a consensus-based policy development process. Anyone can submit a policy proposal for consideration as RIR membership is not required.<ref>[https://aso.icann.org/policy/regional/ ASO Regional Policymaking]</ref> Every RIR has its own regional policy development policy. However, there are several aspects that all of the RIR PDPs have in common: | ||
# RIRs facilitate the policy development process; they do ''not'' propose, develop, reject, or accept policy proposals. | |||
# Discussions on public mailings lists and at meetings are an important part of the policy-making process. | |||
# Community consensus is required for a proposal to become policy or for an amendment to an existing policy. Any arguments or objections must be addressed before a proposal/amendment is adopted. | |||
# Every RIR is bound to execute the policies that have been developed by its community.<ref>[https://www.nro.net/policy/regional/ NRO Description of Regional Policymaking]</ref> | |||
== ASO History== | == ASO History== | ||