[Gnso-sc-budget] [EXTERNAL] Re: Fw: [council] Draft of Public Comments - ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget and Ops Plan

[Erika Mann]

Ayden ... Donna's concern are very valid. How about expressing them directly in being more explicit in saying something along these lines "The GNSO is interested in seeing a plan for the reserve fund developed that reviews all options to replenish the fund in a sustainable way over the course of the next two years (comment: by then it should be clear as well how much money ICANN needs to keep reserved for litigation purposes/gTLD. Currently the amount is quite high. I assume that a realistic judgment allows to target a much smaller amount. If my judgement is correct, then part of the money for the replenishment could come from this source) focusing (? primarily?) on the operational budget. (? An increase in fees should not be considered?) 

Best,
Erika 

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> On Feb 28, 2018, at 9:53 PM, Austin, Donna via Gnso-sc-budget <gnso-sc-budget at icann.org> wrote:
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> Hi Ayden
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> You are correct, the Council did submit comments on the Reserve Fund, so perhaps it would make sense to reiterate those:
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> At the request of the GNSO Council, a standing committee of Councilors reviewed the draft Reserve Fund Target Level and examined the rationale, focusing especially on how this may impact the GNSO Council and operations of ICANN Org especially when unplanned events may require ICANN to access funds from its reserve. In discussions during the 30 November 2017 GNSO Council meeting, concerns were raised in relation to the level of reserve funding available, the availability and source of such funds, and the need for fiscal prudence. As to specific recommendations on each of these points we direct your attention to the specific views submitted by Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies.
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> There is a concern for contracted parties that ICANN will consider increasing fees as a way to replenish the Reserve Fund or raise funding more generally to meet operational requirements. To that end, I have concerns about how ICANN could consider statements by the Council that ICANN must be more ambitious in its plans to replenish the fund.
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> Donna
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> From: Ayden Férdeline [mailto:icann at ferdeline.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 2:56 PM
> To: Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele at blacknight.com>
> Cc: gnso-sc-budget at icann.org; Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin at team.neustar>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Gnso-sc-budget] Fw: [council] Draft of Public Comments - ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget and Ops Plan
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> Thanks, Michele-
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> A quick response from me in my personal capacity:
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> I'm not sure it is out of scope for the Council to comment on the Reserve Fund. Late last year the Council did provide input on the desired Reserve Fund level, and given it pertains to the stability of ICANN org, I believe it is within the Council's remit to comment as we have. I think our language at present is very mild.
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> However I am happy to hear other perspectives on this point.
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> Ayden  
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> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
> On 28 February 2018 11:22 PM, Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele at blacknight.com> wrote:
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> Ayden  / All
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> Some further input / suggestions attached from Donna, but supported by the CPH
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> Regards
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> Michele
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> From: Gnso-sc-budget <gnso-sc-budget-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com>
> Reply-To: Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com>
> Date: Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 16:35
> To: "gnso-sc-budget at icann.org" <gnso-sc-budget at icann.org>
> Subject: [Gnso-sc-budget] Fw: [council] Draft of Public Comments - ICANN's Draft FY19 Budget and Ops Plan
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> Dear all,
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> Please see below (and attached) the communication that I have sent to the Council today.
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> Kind regards,
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> Ayden  
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> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
> On 27 February 2018 10:31 PM, Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com> wrote:
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> Dear all,
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> On behalf of the Standing Committee on ICANN Budget and Operations, please find attached the latest working draft of our comments on the FY19 Budget for your review.
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> As mentioned on our Council call last Thursday, we are seeking to submit these comments on behalf of the Council on 8 March absent any objections from a member of the Council.
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> Please can you review the attached file by close of business in your timezone this Friday, 2 March. We will then consider your comments on our call on Monday, 5 March and submit a revised version of this comment for your final review immediately after our call on Monday. Thank you very much.
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> Best wishes,
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