[council] GNSO Improvements budget

[Denise Michel <denise.michel@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Council Members,

The budget allocation approved for GNSO Improvements implementation for this
fiscal year (July 2009 - June 2010) totals US$225,000.  This amount is based
on revenue and expense forecasts and is subject to change.  It includes an
estimated $200,000 for professional services/project consultants, and
$25,000 for IT tools and related support.  It does not include the cost of
full time Staff and overhead expenses, nor "infrastructure/support" expenses
(e.g. conference calls, meeting space, translations).

The budget allocation is expected to support the following efforts:

- Create and implement Working Groups and PDP structure as directed by ICANN
Board
- Develop information and curriculum for GNSO community and leadership to
improve understanding and develop future leaders
- Design and implement new website and other communication tools and
materials to improve information sharing, collaboration, participation
- Create constituency tools (tool kit) to support consistent services for
all Constituencies
- Develop a plan for membership management and document management systems

Approximate expenditures to date include:

- $108,000 professional services
- $ 3000 IT/materials costs

Please let me know if you have questions.

Regards,
Denise

Denise Michel
ICANN Vice President
Policy Development
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