Dear Councillors, This Triage Group recommendation on the Request for Input on the Draft Strategic and Operational Plan (see below) may seem a bit superfluous, as the recommendation is to forward it to the SOP WG - which already is busy working on the topic. However, for formal reasons it needed to pass the Triaging group (2 of 3 members agreed with recommendation, no reply from 3rd member) and also needs to gain your approval. Please, let me know if you have any objections by 20 May 2013. Kind regards, Gabi === Template Topics to be Considered by Triaging Group Topic: ICANN's Draft Strategic and Operational Plan http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-10may13-en.htm Originator: ICANN Finance Summary of request: ICANN's annual operating plan and budget describes the planned activities and required resources for the fiscal year ending 2014. These activities are based on ICANN's strategic objectives, fiscal year priorities and community input. Date received: 10 May 2013 Last day for Comments/ input/response, if any: 31 May 2013 Recommended action, if any: Defer to Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) Working Group; invite community to submit direct input Expertise needed, if any: Finance, Strategy Date of submission to Council: 16 May 2013 Last date of Council decision: 20 May 2013 Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: High