RE: [council] GNSO Improvements budget

["Gomes, Chuck" <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Councilors - Note that this information was requested to help us in
making a decision regarding the PDP WT request for funding of a F2F
meeting.  Travel funds for such a meeting would come from the budgeted
GNSO Improvement funds.
 
Thanks Denise for the information.  Following are a few more questions
that would help the Council in considering the F2F meeting request.
 
Am I correct in concluding from your message below that the balance
available at present for the budgeted GNSO Improvements Funds is
$225,000 - $108,000 - $3,000 = $114,000?
 
It appears that professional services eats up a majority of the budgeted
funds.  It would be very helpful to describe what the professional
services category includes along with an estimate of what they will be
for the rest of the fiscal year (i.e., through June).  That would give
the Council a truer picture of what funds might be available for GNSO
improvements through June.
 
One last question: Are there any other available sources for GNSO
improvements including requests like the one for the F2F meeting?
 
Chuck


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        From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Denise Michel
        Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:45 AM
        To: council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
        Subject: [council] GNSO Improvements budget
        
        
        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
        denise.michel@xxxxxxxxx
        +1.408.429.3072 mobile
        +1.310.578.8632 direct