[NCUC-EC] Budget Allocation for NCUC Reception @ Durban

[Tapani Tarvainen]

On Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 03:05:03PM +0000, Milton L Mueller (mueller at syr.edu) wrote:

> From: ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org [mailto:ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org] On Behalf Of William Drake
> I therefore would like to formally propose that the NCUC EC approve an expenditure of $2,000 for this purpose.  If people could respond yea or nay ASAP that'd help as I've promised her an answer.  I propose we again follow the model of 24 hours no dissent motion passed, if questions or dissent then discuss...
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> [Milton L Mueller] I would support it, and we have the funds.

How much money do we actually have at the moment?

> I imagine we're talking potentially a couple thousand dollars for these two hotel items.  Given that we have spent no NCUC funds on travel support and according to the bank info Milton supplied at the beginning of the year, last year's EC spent $10,000 on travel support, our total Durban outlay should be quite reasonable, consistent with past practice, and manageable in relation to our assets.
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> [Milton L Mueller] I wouldn't use past expenditures on travel support as a benchmark, because in the past our Councilors and NCSG EC members were not covered by ICANN. However, I think it makes sense to budget a modest amount such as $5000 per meeting for any additional travel support for people who will be active contributors and really need it.

That sounds reasonable to me, too.

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Tapani Tarvainen