[council] Proposed approach to travel funding in the ICANN operating plan

[Marilyn Cade]

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 at gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council at 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