Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process

facilitates the advancement of the Internet through information and educational outreach allocates Internet Protocol resources develops consensus-based policies Applying the principles of stewardship, ARIN, a nonprofit corporation, ARIN Mission Statement

facilitates the advancement of the Internet through information and educational outreach allocates Internet Protocol resources Registry Operations ARIN Staff develops consensus-based policiesPolicy Development Process Facilitates Performs Association Operations

Transparent –Mail List Archives –Minutes Policy Fora RIR Boards Policy Development Principles Open –Anyone Can Participate –Policy Fora –Mail Lists Documented –Formal Policy Documents –Implementation Procedures Developed Bottom-Up –Internet Community –Stakeholders –Technology Changes –IETF

Policy Development Cycle Need Discuss Consensus Implement Evaluate Technology Changes Industry Requirements Lists Open Policy Meetings Appraised by ARIN AC Appraised by ARIN BoT Ratified by ARIN BoT Put Into Practice by Staff Affect on Industry Interaction with Technolgy

DiscussConsensus Milestones Proposal Submitted 6 Weeks Prior to Open Policy Meeting Posted to Mail List 30 Days Prior to Open Policy Meeting Open Policy Meeting ARIN AC Appraisal at Open Policy Meeting ARIN AC Appraisal ARIN BoT Appraisal ARIN BoT Ratification Open Policy Meeting Minutes Posted Last Call for 10 Working Days ARIN Staff Put Into Practice NeedImplement Discuss Consensus Implement Formal Statement of Proposed Policy As a Text Document