Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2007-03-30 - Authorization to pay Legal Bills

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2007-03-30 - Authorization to pay Legal Bills


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Payment of Legal Expenses
Summary: 

Board authorizes President to pay legal services invoice.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 30 Mar 2007
Resolution Number: 
07.19
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: None
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: None
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, ICANN has had significant needs for legal services during the months of October, November, December 2006 and January and February 2007.

Whereas, Jones Day has provided extensive legal services to meet these needs, and ICANN has received invoices from Jones Day in connection with these services totaling US$108,135.45 for October 2006, US$79,902.98 for November 2006, US$26,642.87 for December 2006, US$27,427.22 for January 2007, and US$46,506.57 for February 2007.

Whereas, the General Counsel and the acting Chief Financial Officer have reviewed the invoices and determined that they are proper and should be paid.

Resolved (07.19), the President is authorized to make payments to Jones Day in the amount of US$288,615.09 for legal services provided to ICANN during October, November and December 2006, and January and February 2007.

Additional Information: 
  • Funding is addressed.