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 9 of the ICANN Board.

The ASO AC is pleased to announce the following four candidates for its upcoming appointment.

The Candidates are:

- Thomas Eric Brunner-Williams - Martin J. Levy - William Manning - Raymond Alan Plzak

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

http://aso.icann.org/people/icann-board-elections/2012-elections/

The comment period will close at 23:59 UTC on 19 April 2012. 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 revised time frame for the selection process is as follows:

Comment Phase 2 February 2012 – 19 April 2012 Interview Phase 4 March 2012 – 19 April 2012 Selection Phase 23 April 2012 -14 May 2012 Due Diligence Review 15 May 2012 – 15 June 2012 Winner Announced 18 June 2012 (or earlier based on completion date of due diligence review)

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

Regards, ASO Secretariat secretariat@aso.icann.org