2006 Board of Directors Resolutions

Resolutions adopted by NACDL's Board of Directors or Membership are posted online. Resolutions adopted prior to the year 2000 are posted as they are available. For more information on resolutions adopted prior to 2000, please contact NACDL.

Concerning Functions of the Law Enforcement And Prosecutorial Misconduct Committee

The Law Enforcement And Prosecutorial Misconduct Committee members, coordinated by its chair, are authorized to advise and assist members of the NACDL seeking such assistance and may, in the course thereof ,speak officially on behalf of the Committee through its chair after consultation with the President and Presi

The Law Enforcement And Prosecutorial Misconduct Committee may also submit amicus briefs in aid of its mission in consultation with NACDl’s Amicus Committee.

Concerning NACDL's Spending Policy for Reserves

NACDL shall adopt the standard and benchmark for non-profit and trade associations to maintain, as a minimum, Reserves of 50% of its annual gross operating revenue budget.

(B) NACDL’s Executive Director shall maintain at least 50% of the Reserves in liquid assets, which is defined as cash, long- and short-term investments.

(C) NACDL shall amend its Investment Policy Statement by inserting on page 1, following the “Financial Objective Statement” paragraph, the following new “Spending Policy” language: ....

Concerning Donations to Outside Organizations

Requests for $2,000 and above from outside organizations must be submitted to NACDL’s Budget Committee in sufficient time, as determined by NACDL, for the formulation of any given Fiscal Year budget; ......

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