Hi Chris, Two comments: 1) Now that we know that strategy is but a "wish list"...what strategic priorities are expected to be funded, versus which are likely not going to be funded. 2) Can ICANN differentiate between structural vs discretionary costs (fixed vs variable). In other words, can they tell us what must be funded versus what is optional and hence the prioritization of what can be cut /modified with the least impact. Thanks Byron From: owner-ccnso-council@icann.org [mailto:owner-ccnso-council@icann.org] On Behalf Of Lesley Cowley Sent: June 20, 2010 9:57 AM To: Chris Disspain; ccNSO Council Subject: Re: [ccnso-council] FW: first draft of suggested ccNSO input on the Budget and Ops plan Importance: High Hi Chris, With apologies for my delay in commenting.... Thanks for this draft, which looks good to me. A couple of things I would suggest adding: * an observation that the cost cutting measures appear to be very short-term. In addition, they may in themselves be counter-productive. * a comment that there remains the need to better prioritise the strategic initiatives to ensure that they fit with resources - in terms of financial resources, staff capacity and community capacity. Regards, Lesley On 20/06/2010 12:14, "Chris Disspain" <ceo@auda.org.au> wrote: All, I have had no response on this. I realise everyone is busy but we have to get our comments in by 25 June. Can I take it that no response means everyone is happy for it to go out? Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd T: 1300 732 929 <tel:1300%20732%20929> | F: 03 8341 4112 <tel:03%208341%204112> E: ceo@auda.org.au | W:www.auda.org.au <http://www.auda.org.au/> auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Chris Disspain [mailto:ceo@auda.org.au] Sent: Thursday, 10 June 2010 17:41 To: ccNSO Council Subject: first draft of suggested ccNSO input on the Budget and Ops plan All, Attached is a draft for discussion. It has been put together from the questions that I raised on one of the ICANN teleconferences discussing this subject. Others on the council may have their own separate questions or topics upon which they would like more information. I look forward to your input as soon as possible. Cheers, Chris Disspain | Chief Executive Officer .au Domain Administration Ltd T: 1300 732 929 <tel:1300%20732%20929> | F: 03 8341 4112 <tel:03%208341%204112> E: ceo@auda.org.au | W:www.auda.org.au <http://www.auda.org.au/> auDA - The Australian Domain Name Administrator Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5185 (20100609) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5211 (20100620) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5211 (20100620) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com