Dear all, I believe that we need to give Kurt a rather firm estimate of costs for travel for Councilors asap. If we 'ballpark' an estimate of $3,000 USD for short policy meetings, and $5,000 for the week long ICANN face to face meetings, will that provide a firm enough estimate? I would also propose that perhaps we plan to budget two policy development meetings face to face, outside of the three ICANN meetings. I am happy to work with Glen on a straw proposal for the budget if we can get a general agreement for a "template" approach. Perhaps Ken would also be willing, as part of the Adm. Planning group to work on this? -----Original Message----- From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:51 AM To: 'Bruce Tonkin'; 'GNSO Council' Cc: 'Kurt Pritz'; 'Liz Williams'; 'Olof Nordling' Subject: RE: [council] Proposed approach to travel funding in the ICANN operating plan Bruce, I fully endorse this proposal. Its a significant step forward for a more professional organisation. Philip