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 10 of the ICANN Board.

The ASO AC is pleased to announce the following five candidates for its upcoming appointment:

• Hago Dafalla
• Charles Daniel Otine
• Edwin Martin Salazar Vega
• Kuo Wei Wu
• Hassan Zaheer

In accordance with the ASO AC election procedures, a comment period is now open. A short biography will soon be available. Supporting comment facilities for each candidate can be found at:

http://aso.icann.org/people/icann-board-elections/2013-elections/

The comment period will close at 23:59 UTC on 1 February 2013. Comments will be moderated.

The ASO AC election procedures are found in Section 7 of the ASO Operating Procedures and are available on the ASO website at:

http://aso.icann.org/documents/operating-procedures-aso-ac/

The proposed time frame for the selection process is as follows:

Comment Phase: 5 November 2012 – 1 February 2013
Interview Phase: 5 December 2012 – 1 February 2013
Selection Phase: 2 February 2013 – 15 February 2013
Due Diligence Review: 15 February 2013
Winner Announced: At conclusion of Due Diligence

All phases will conclude at 23:59 UTC on the date specified.

Regards,
ASO Secretariat