Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2003-06-26 - Approval of Check Signing Authorization and Expense Reimbursement

Important note: The explanatory text provided through this database (including the summary, implementation actions, identification of related resolutions, and additional information) is an interpretation or an explanation that has no official authority and does not represent the purpose behind the Board actions, nor does any explanations or interpretations modify or override the Resolutions themselves. Resolutions can only be modified through further act of the ICANN Board.

2003-06-26 - Approval of Check Signing Authorization and Expense Reimbursement


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Check-signing Authorization
Summary: 

Board authorizes key officers to authorize disbursements of the Corporation's funds and sign checks within specified parameters.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 26 Jun 2003
Resolution Number: 
03.114, 03.115, 03.116
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: None
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: None
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, on 22 May 2003, Louis Touton, ICANN's currently serving Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary announced he would end his service to ICANN, which is scheduled to conclude at the adjournment of this meeting;

Whereas, in resolution 03.94 the Board elected Daniel E. Halloran, effective upon Mr. Touton's resignation as Secretary, to serve as Acting Secretary;

Whereas, ICANN desires to establish certain check-signing authority of the Acting Secretary, in replacement of the check-signing authority that it previously accorded to Mr. Touton;

Resolved [03.114] that as ICANN's Acting Secretary, Daniel E. Halloran may authorize disbursements of ICANN's funds, and sign checks of ICANN, in amounts of US$ 10,000 or less until such time as a Vice-President of Business Operations of ICANN is duly appointed and confirmed;

Further resolved [03.115] that Daniel E. Halloran may authorize disbursements of ICANN's funds, and sign checks, for the services of Dr. Paul Twomey, as ICANN's President, that fulfill the terms of the Managerial and Consulting Services Agreement entered into by ICANN and ArgoPacific, not to exceed US $22,366 dollars per month pursuant to the terms of such agreement until such time as a Vice-President of Business Operations of ICANN is duly appointed and confirmed; and

Further resolved [03.116] that the Board, acting under Article XIII, Section 8 of the bylaws, hereby designates Daniel E. Halloran, during his service as Acting Secretary, to approve reimbursements to the President of expenses incurred in connection with performance the President's duties to ICANN, in amounts of US$10,000 or less until such time as a Vice-President of Business Operations of ICANN is duly appointed and confirmed.

Additional Information: 
  • The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.