Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2006-06-09 - Approval of Financial Expenditures for Litigation Expert's Expenses
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2006-06-09 - Approval of Financial Expenditures for Litigation Expert's Expenses
Board authorizes ICANN Staff to pay litigation expert in the amount of US$100,201.64.
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- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: Not applicable
John Jeffrey presented to the board information regarding ongoing litigation matters and set out the issues surrounding the hiring of expert's to support ICANN's position within the current lawsuits. Following Board discussion of this matter, Vint Cerf moved and Peter Dengate Thrush seconded a motion for approval of the following resolution:
Whereas, it has been necessary for ICANN to obtain the services of experts to support its position relating to ongoing litigation matters, and has accordingly hired such consultants in consultation with ICANN's outside litigation counsel.
Whereas, the General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer have reviewed the invoices and determined that they are proper and should be paid.
Resolved (06.33), the President is authorized to make payment to ERS Group in the amount of US$100,201.64 for expert services provided to ICANN during November 2005 through February 2006.
The resolution was approved unanimously by a voice vote of those present — 9 affirmative, with no negative votes or abstentions.
- Funding identified in resolution.