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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>On Tuesday, James and a few staff met with ICANN’s Finance team to review through the GNSO Council comments submitted in relation to ICANN's draft FY17 Budget and Ops plan. The recording can be found here: <a href="https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/Calls+with+Community+on+Public+Comments+Submitted+on+the+Draft+FY17+Operating+Plan+and+Budget">https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/Calls+with+Community+on+Public+Comments+Submitted+on+the+Draft+FY17+Operating+Plan+and+Budget</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The GNSO Council’s comment submission can be reviewed among the others, <a href="https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-op-budget-fy17-five-year-05mar16/">https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-op-budget-fy17-five-year-05mar16/</a>). At rough count, eleven comments were submitted with submissions from ALAC, GNSO (IPC, ISPCP, BC, RySG, Council), RSSAC, ccNSO, GAC, and a few individuals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We did not have enough time to review through the Council’s specific comments related to Special Projects, but Xavier and his team committed to preparing responses for each of the points made. The call, however, was devoted to reviewing the General Comments. A high-level outline of the call follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Introduction by Leo Vegoda on collaborative process for engaging the community about the draft FY 17 budget.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Introduction by Xavier Calvez on the Council’s submission.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A quick discussion in how the GNSO Council formulated its comments with a small volunteer sub-team of Council members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Much of the discussion recognized the less than formal process in how the GNSO Council currently handles comments and input into the budget process.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>As with one of the points made in the Council’s submission, the Council recognizes this process should be more formalized, especially in the context of implementation of the IANA Stewardship to ICANN and the Empowered Community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Xavier and his team offered to collaborate with the GNSO Council to assist in enhanced exchanges, develop a sustainable process, and was delighted to hear that the GNSO is already starting discussions in how it might organize its role within the Empowered Community, at least as it pertain to the budget process.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Council may wish to consider the formation of an SCI type of function by chartering a standing finance committee that will work closely with ICANN’s finance team, interested members of the GNSO, and SO/ACs. This can likely be further discussed and defined in the context of the GNSO’s pending effort around IANA Stewardship Transition Planning that staff just sent to the Council today. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>One suggestion from Xavier for the Council to consider is that perhaps a part of this finance committee could be more formally constituted from appointed Treasurers of each SG & C without limiting others in the GNSO that may take a special interest around ICANN budgets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>ICANN Finance intends to hold a session in Helsinki regarding the planning process for FY18, especially in the context of the transition implementation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>There was a discussion about summary or aggregate information of the budget versus project level details and trying to find the right balance. Detail of 400+ projects is a challenge but still seek ways to provide adequate information for analysis. More specifically, FTE listing at the project level has been produced at the project level, however, it is now reverted back to the portfolio level due to confidentiality concerns in that it starts to reveal individual compensation. Finance suggests that it may be possible to provide that detail, but confidential concerns will have to be addressed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Special project comment responses will be provided in writing back to the GNSO Council.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We will pass along additional information as we encounter it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>charter a "standing finance committee" or something<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Berry A. Cobb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>720.839.5735<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>mail@berrycobb.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>@berrycobb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>-----Original Message-----<br>From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Marika Konings<br>Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:14<br>To: Marika Konings; Milan, Stefania; Johan Helsingius; GNSO Council List<br>Subject: Re: [council] Call with ICANN Finance Team and Board Finance Committee - Tuesday 10 May at 17.00 UTC</p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For those that are interested in this topic, please note that the call is<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>starting now. You can join at <a href="https://icann.adobeconnect.com/planning"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://icann.adobeconnect.com/planning</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Marika<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>On 09/05/16 16:20, "Marika Konings" <owner-council@gnso.icann.org on<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>behalf of <a href="mailto:marika.konings@icann.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>marika.konings@icann.org</span></a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>Yes, it looks like the recording for these meetings is made available on<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>the same wiki page after the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>Marika<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>On 09/05/16 16:13, "Milan, Stefania" <<a href="mailto:Stefania.Milan@EUI.eu"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Stefania.Milan@EUI.eu</span></a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Same here. A recording would be very helpful<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Stefania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Da: <a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>owner-council@gnso.icann.org</span></a> <<a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>owner-council@gnso.icann.org</span></a>> per conto<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>di Johan Helsingius <<a href="mailto:julf@julf.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>julf@julf.com</span></a>><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Inviato: luned́ 9 maggio 2016 16.06.40<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>A: Marika Konings; GNSO Council List<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Oggetto: Re: [council] Call with ICANN Finance Team and Board Finance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Committee - Tuesday 10 May at 17.00 UTC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Dear Marika,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>Will a recording or transcript be available afterwards?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>I a, very interested in this discussion, but unfortunately<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>I have a scheduling conflict for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>> Julf<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>On 09-05-16 15:21, Marika Konings wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> Dear All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> As a reminder, the ICANN Finance Team together with the Board Finance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> Committee has scheduled a call tomorrow (Tuesday 10 May) at 17.00 UTC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>>to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> discuss the input that has been submitted by the GNSO Council (see<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>><a href="https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-op-budget-fy17-five-year-05mar16/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-op-budget-fy17-five-year-05mar16/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>>m<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>>sg00007.html).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> For details on how to join this meeting, please<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> see <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/yjiAAw"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://community.icann.org/x/yjiAAw</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>> Marika<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>>>material. 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