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The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has published a status report on ongoing work following the consultation on the second version of the RIR Governance Document.
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The report summarising community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) is now available.
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The new RIPE Chair team has now officially started their five-year term as of RIPE 91, which took place in Bucharest from 20-24 Oct 2025. Mirjam Kühne will continue in her role as RIPE Chair, and Anna Wilson will be the new RIPE Vice Chair.
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An election to fill one seat on the NRO NC took place during RIPE 91 from 20-24 October 2025.
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The NRO has published a preliminary assessment of the draft RIR Governance Document.
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The RIPE Code of Conduct survey is open to anyone who has attended a RIPE Meeting since the establishment of the Code of Conduct team at RIPE 86. The survey will conclude on 31 October 2025.
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