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 ________________________________ From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Denise Michel Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:45 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org 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@icann.org +1.408.429.3072 mobile +1.310.578.8632 direct