Reminder: Comment Phase Open for 2015 ICANN Board Seat 9 Election

This message is sent on behalf of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC)

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Reminder: Comment Phase Open for 2015 ICANN Board Seat 9 Election
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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 six candidates for its upcoming appointment. 

- Anthony Harris
- Khaled Koubaa
- Martin J. Levy
- Raimundo Beca
- Ron da Silva
- Timothy Denton

In accordance with the ASO AC election procedures, a comment period is now open. A biography and supporting comment facilities for each candidate may be found here:
https://aso.icann.org/category/uncategorized/

The comment period will close at 23:59 UTC on 31 March 2015.

The ASO AC election procedures are found in Section 7 of the ASO Operating Procedures and are available on the ASO website at:
https://aso.icann.org/documents/operational-documents/operating-procedures-aso-ac/

The time frame for the selection process is as follows:

- Nomination Phase - 24 October 2014 to 31 December 2014 (CLOSED)
- Comment Phase - 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015
- Interview Phase - 1 February 2015 to 31 March 2015
- Selection Process - 1 April 2015 to 17 April 2015
- Due Diligence Review - 18 April 2015 to 31 May 2015
- Announcement - no later than 1 June 2015

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

For further information and ongoing notices about the selection process, please visit:
https://aso.icann.org/aso-icann/icann-board-elections/2015-elections/

Regards,
ASO Secretariat
secretariat at aso.icann.org