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