WHEREAS, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) has adopted a spending policy;
WHEREAS, to implement the association's various institutional objectives in its 2027 fiscal year, NACDL's FY 2027 budget anticipates utilizing funds from reserves in excess of the policy; and
WHEREAS, NACDL's Board of Directors believes that these objectives are appropriate and in line with the board's objectives for the 2027 fiscal year; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED NACDL's spending policy for fiscal year 2027 is suspended to the extent necessary to approve the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, and any withdrawal from reserves beyond what is budgeted are authorized by the Board upon advance written notice to the Executive Committee and Board.
Resolution of the Board of Directors
October 10, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT
