[council] Draft of a possible note to the CEO - updated

[Gomes, Chuck]

Yes, Board members' travel expenses are paid.

Chuck Gomes
 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-council at gnso.icann.org 
> [mailto:owner-council at gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Rosette, Kristina
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 1:24 PM
> To: Avri Doria; Council GNSO
> Subject: RE: [council] Draft of a possible note to the CEO - updated
> 
> 
> Do the Board members get travel?  I thought they didn't.  
> 
> I suggest replacing the last sentence with:  The Council 
> appreciates your prompt consideration of this request.  We 
> look forward to receiving the requested travel expense 
> authorization soon.
> 
> K 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-council at gnso.icann.org 
> [mailto:owner-council at gnso.icann.org]
> On Behalf Of Avri Doria
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 1:20 PM
> To: Council GNSO
> Subject: [council] Draft of a possible note to the CEO - updated
> 
> 
> 
> Taking Tim's comment into account and with some other rephrasing.
> 
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> 
> 
> Dear Dr. Twomey,
> 
> I am writing on behalf to the GNSO council with a urgent 
> request for travel funding for all GNSO council members for 
> the New Delhi meeting.
> A strong majority of those in the council, with no dissent, 
> have requested that all GNSO council members receive the same 
> consideration for their travel expenses as Nomcom Appointees  
> to the council receive.
> This support should be at the same level as is received by 
> Members of the ICANN Board.
> 
> The urgency of the situation, though the request has been a 
> standing request for a while now,  is because  several 
> council members have indicated that they will not be able to 
> attend the meeting in New Delhi without such support.
> 
> Please get back to me as soon as possible regarding this request.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Avri Doria
> Chair, GNSO Council
> 
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