Dear colleagues, This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO). The announcement is available at: https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac-calls-for-nominations-for-seat-10-on-the-icann-... ------------------------------ ASO AC Call for Nominations for Seat 10 on the ICANN Board of Directors ------------------------------ In line with the ASO Memorandum of Understanding and the ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) announces the opening of nominations for Seat 10 on the ICANN Board of Directors. The selected candidate will serve for a three-year term, starting immediately after the ICANN Annual General Assembly to be held during the ICANN 84 Meeting, scheduled to take place in October 2025. ------------------------------ Eligibility Requirements ------------------------------ All nominated candidates must meet the selection criteria and conflict of interest requirements outlined in Article 7 of the ICANN Bylaws and will undergo a due diligence review by an independent ICANN contractor. ------------------------------ Nomination Process ------------------------------ Community members are encouraged to submit their nominations via email to nominations@aso.icann.org by Monday, 16 December 2024 at 23:59 UTC. Nominations must include the following information: - Full name of the nominee - Contact email address of the nominee - Contact telephone number of the nominee (if available) - Full name of the person submitting the nomination - Contact email address of the person submitting the nomination - Contact telephone number of the person submitting the nomination ------------------------------ Regional Restrictions ------------------------------ The ICANN Bylaws state that no two directors selected by a Supporting Organization may reside in the same geographic region. Since the current ASO AC appointee for Seat 9, Alan Barret, resides in the AFRINIC region, candidates from the AFRINIC region will not be eligible for nomination to Seat 10. ------------------------------ Important Dates ------------------------------ Nomination Phase: 16 September – 16 December 2024 Comments Phase: 30 December – 29 January 2025 ICANN Due Diligence for nominated candidates Interview Phase: 29 January 2025 –29 March 2025 Selection Phase (deliberation): 30 March 2025 – 29 April 2025 Selection Phase (voting): 30 April – 7 May 2025 Announcement of selected candidate: around 14 May 2025 Additional information and updated announcements will be added to the dedicated 2024/2025 Seat 10 election page on the ASO website: https://aso.icann.org/icann-board/icann-board-elections/2025-icann-board-of-... If you have any questions about the elections, please contact secretariat@nro.net. ------------------------------ References: ------------------------------ Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC): https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac/ ASO Memorandum of Understanding: https://aso.icann.org/documents/memorandums-of-understanding/ ICANN Bylaws: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en 2024/2025 ICANN Seat 10 Election on the ASO Website: https://aso.icann.org/icann-board/icann-board-elections/2025-icann-board-of-... Regards, The ASO Secretariat ------------------------------ Kind regards, Ulka Athale Senior Communications Officer RIPE NCC www.ripe.net