- ARIN’s nomination period is now open until 30 June for key roles in its Board, Advisory Council, and NRO NC, with terms starting in January 2026.
- These elections will shape the organisation’s policy direction and regional governance in Internet number resource management.
What happened: ARIN launches call for 2025 board, council and NRO NC nominations
ARIN opened nominations for its 2025 elections, seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council, and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Nominations are open until 7:00 pm ET on Monday, 30 June. Elected candidates will begin three-year terms on 1 January 2026.
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Why it’s important
This election cycle determines leadership positions shaping ARIN policy and Internet number resource governance. With vacancies on both the Board and Advisory Council, including an NRO NC seat, the process will influence ARIN’s engagement in regional and global coordination. The quality of nominees and transparency of the process will be critical for representation and trust within the ARIN community.
