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.

The Candidates are:

- 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. More information and public comment facilities for each candidate may 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