Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » Branch Manager and Legal Representative of Brussels office
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Branch Manager and Legal Representative of Brussels office
Whereas, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a non-profit, public benefit corporation, duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the State of California and the United States of America, having its principal place of business at 12025 E. Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California USA 90094 ("ICANN"), has established a branch office of a non-profit foreign entity in Belgium, currently residing at 6 Rond Point Schuman, B-1040 Brussels under the name of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Whereas, by resolution 2017.06.24.13 of the ICANN Board, Jean-Jacques Sahel was appointed as the branch manager and legal representative in Belgium, to serve in this capacity until his appointment is withdrawn by resolution of this Board of Directors.
Whereas, Jean-Jacques Sahel's role as the branch manager and legal representative in Belgium ended in October 2019, upon his resignation from ICANN.
Whereas, effective 26 January 2020, Christopher Mondini, [PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING CONTACT INFORMATION REDACTED], will assume the duties of the branch manager and legal representative for the ICANN office in Brussels, Belgium.
Resolved (2020.01.26.06), Jean-Jacques Sahel's authority to act as branch manager and legal representative for ICANN's branch office in Brussels, Belgium shall be withdrawn, effective immediately.
Resolved (2020.01.26.07), Christopher Mondini shall be the new branch manager and legal representative for ICANN's branch office in Brussels, Belgium, effective 26 January 2020.
Resolved (2020.01.26.08), Christopher Mondini be delegated full power to carry out the daily management of ICANN's branch office in Brussels, Belgium including, but not limited to, the following specific powers regarding the operations of such branch:
Represent the corporation vis-à-vis all public authorities, whether governmental, regional, provincial, municipal or other, the Enterprise Courts, the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, the Corporate Counters, the Tax Authorities, including the V.A.T. administration, the Postal Checks service, customs, postal, telephone and telegraph services, and all other public services and authorities.
Sign daily correspondence, receive and sign receipts for registered letters or parcels addressed to the corporation through the post, the customs, the rail-, air- and other transport companies and services.
Take out, sign, transfer or cancel all insurance policies and all contracts for supply of water, gas, power, telephone and other utilities for the branch, and pay invoices, bills and other dues relating thereto.
Sign and accept all quotations, contracts and orders for the purchase or sale of office equipment and other investment goods, services and supplies necessary for the functioning of the branch which do not obligate the corporation to expend more than 500 Euro.
Take or grant leases, including long term leases, on real estate, equipment or other fixed assets and enter into leasing agreements with respect to the same, upon approval from the President and CEO of ICANN or the ICANN Board of Directors.
Claim, collect and receive sums of money, documents or property of any kind and sign receipts with respect thereto.
Affiliate the branch with all professional or business organizations.
Represent the branch in court or arbitration proceedings, as plaintiff or defendant, take all necessary steps with respect to the above proceedings, obtain all judgments, and have them executed.
Draft all documents and sign all papers in order to be able to exercise the powers listed above.
Adopt all necessary measures to implement the resolutions and recommendations of the Board of Directors.
Move the branch to any other location in Belgium upon approval of the ICANN President and CEO or the ICANN Board of Directors.
ICANN is committed to continuing its global reach and presence in all time zones throughout the globe. To this end, the ICANN Board passed resolutions establishing a branch office in Belgium and in 2017 appointed Jean-Jacques Sahel as the branch manager and legal representative with associated delegated powers to commit these duties. Mr. Sahel resigned from his employment with ICANN In October 2019. This requires the Board to appoint a new branch manager and legal representative. This resolution, appointing Mr. Mondini as the branch manager and legal representative with delegation of the specific powers required to manage the branch, continues ICANN's effective management of the branch office following the resignation of the former branch manager and legal representative.
ICANN's commitment to a global reach is consistent with the public interest and with ICANN's mission in that it helps support ICANN's global stakeholder focus.
There will be a fiscal impact on ICANN only to the extent there are expenses for naming the new branch manager, but such impact can be accounted for in the FY20 budget.
This resolution is not intended to have any impact on the security, stability and resiliency of the domain name system.
This is an Organizational Administrative Function not requiring public comment.