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Recordings available- 14 January Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans
by Silvia Vivanco Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Dear OFB WG members, The presentation deck and recordings are both up on the FY27 Operating Plan and Budget wiki : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projfinadhocws/pages/3940… Note - additional details have been added to slide 58 to clarify the reserve fund language and address Cheryl Langdon-Orr's general question about what "operating expenses" mean in reference to the Reserve Fund. Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 18:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> <https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> <https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6> <https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2s9f8psr><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD7Kw<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January at 18:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> <https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> <https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6> <https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua> <https://tinyurl.com/2s9f8psr> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2wa76ynj><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD7Kw<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January at 18:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> <https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> <https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6> <https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2s9f8psr><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD7Kw<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Re: REMINDER CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS open until 9 January - PC - ICANN Office of Ombudsman Framework and Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Dear all, Kind reminder. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire C. Craig claireccraig(a)gmail.com<mailto:claireccraig@gmail.com> and Bukola Oronti bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com<mailto:bukkiepharworley@gmail.com> by Friday 9 January, 2026. Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: "Claire C. Craig" <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS open until 9 January - PC - ICANN Office of Ombudsman Framework and Process Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-office-of-ombuds-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. This public comment proceeding will close on Tuesday 10 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed by Monday January 12. * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 10 February 2026 If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire C. Craig claireccraig(a)gmail.com<mailto:claireccraig@gmail.com> and Bukola Oronti bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com<mailto:bukkiepharworley@gmail.com> by Friday 9 January, 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 08 January 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 08 January at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> <https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> <https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD6KQ<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Apology Noted / Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 08 January 2026 at 14:00 UTC
by Yesim Saglam Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Dear Hadia, Your apology is noted. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam On 8.01.2026, 17:11, "Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi" <Hadia(a)tra.gov.eg <mailto:Hadia@tra.gov.eg>> wrote: Dear all, Please accept my apology for not being able to attend the OFB call happening now. Will see the transcript. Kindest regards Hadia Sent from my iPhone On 7 Jan 2026, at 4:56 AM, Cheryl Langdon-Orr via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>> wrote: Please note my standing apology for these calls at 1400UTC. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thumbs.about.me/thumbnail/users/c/h/e/c… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thumbs.about.me/thumbnail/users/c/h/e/c…> [thumbs[.]about[.]me]] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_…> [about[.]me]> Cheryl Langdon-Orr about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://about.me/cheryl.LangdonOrr?promo=email_…> [about[.]me]> On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 at 13:19, ICANN At-Large Staff via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org><mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>>> wrote: Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 08 January at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> HERE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/4ycwt3ua__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZ…> [tinyurl[.]com]> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AY… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AY…> [icann-community[.]atlassian[.]net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQ… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQ…> [icann-community[.]atlassian[.]net]> Zoom Room: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoR… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoR…> [icann[.]zoom[.]us] / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__…> [streamtext[.]net] Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw <https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw> Other toll-free numbers: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZn… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!8h0yWZn…> [adigo[.]com] [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&am…> > If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org><mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org> <http://www.icann.org/ <http://www.icann.org/> > _______________________________________________ OFB-WG mailing list -- ofb-wg(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org><mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>> To unsubscribe send an email to ofb-wg-leave(a)icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg-leave@icann.org><mailto:ofb-wg-leave@icann.org <mailto:ofb-wg-leave@icann.org>> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy <https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy> ) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos <https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos> ). 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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS open until 9 January - PC - ICANN Office of Ombudsman Framework and Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-office-of-ombuds-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. This public comment proceeding will close on Tuesday 10 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed by Monday January 12. * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 10 February 2026 If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire C. Craig claireccraig(a)gmail.com<mailto:claireccraig@gmail.com> and Bukola Oronti bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com<mailto:bukkiepharworley@gmail.com> by Friday 9 January, 2026. Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Re: REMINDER = CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January - ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

Dear OFB-WG Members, Happy and prosperous 2026! Kind reminder this call for volunteer is open until Wednesday 07 January. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> Subject: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January - ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-fy2731-operating-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. This public comment proceeding will close on 12 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed. * Second Planning Webinar: 14 January * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 12 February 2026 Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Re: REMINDER - CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Dear OFB WG members, Happy and prosperous New Year! This is a reminder, the call for volunteers is open until Wednesday 07 January. Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM To: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Cc: Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy27-operating…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. This public comment proceeding will close on 12 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed. * Second Planning Webinar: 14 January * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 12 February 2026 Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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