Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 1999-10-18 - Appointment of Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

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1999-10-18 - Appointment of Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Election of Corporate Officers
Summary: 

Board elects Louis Touton to the offices of Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Mon, 18 Oct 1999
Resolution Number: 
99.108, 99.109
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-18oct99.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: Not applicable
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: Not applicable
Resolution Text: 

RESOLVED [99.108] that Louis Touton is elected to the offices of Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, to assume those offices on November 1, 1999, and to serve at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation, and shall hold those offices until his resignation, removal or other disqualification from service, or until his successor or successors shall be elected and qualified. As Vice President, Mr. Touton shall have such duties and authority as he may be assigned by the Board, the President, and the Bylaws, and he shall act as chief executive officer in the absence or disability of the President. As General Counsel, he shall be responsible for handling the legal affairs of the Corporation, advising the Board and Chief Executive Officer on legal matters pertinent to the Corporation, and serving as primary liaison to the Corporation's external counsel and to counsel for other organizations and agencies, and shall have such other duties and authority as he may be assigned by the Board, the President, and the Bylaws.

FURTHER RESOLVED [99.109] that a salary for Mr. Touton at the rate of $175,000 per annum and the other employment benefits described to the Board by the President and Chief Executive Officer are approved.

In addition, the press release and a related letter from Louis Touton has been posted on the ICANN website.

Other Related Resolutions: 
  • Board resolutions 99.129, 99.130, 99.131, adopted 4 November 1999, electing Michael M. Roberts as President and Chief Executive Officer, Louis Touton as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, and Andrew McLaughlin as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Other resolutions TBD.
Additional Information: 
  • The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.