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Board Resolution to Retain a Professional Consultant

This template provides a formal board resolution to approve the engagement of a professional consultant for specific services. It is used when the board needs to officially document their decision to retain external expertise.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

BOARD RESOLUTION TO RETAIN A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT

Date: {{date}}

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} (the "Company") hereby acknowledges the need for specialised professional consulting services regarding {{consultancy_purpose_brief}}.

CONSULTANT ENGAGEMENT APPROVAL

WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from {{consultant_name}} of {{consultant_company}} (the "Consultant") to provide professional consulting services concerning {{consultancy_scope_detailed}}.

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed and considered the Consultant's qualifications, experience, and proposed terms of engagement.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Company shall engage {{consultant_name}} of {{consultant_company}} to provide professional consulting services as outlined in the proposal dated {{proposal_date}}, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the engagement shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Consulting Agreement to be executed between the Company and the Consultant.

The total fee for the services shall not exceed {{total_fee}} ({{currency}}) as per the agreement, to be paid in accordance with the agreed payment schedule, commencing on {{start_date}} and concluding on or about {{end_date}}.

AUTHORISATION OF OFFICERS

FURTHER RESOLVED, that {{authorised_officer_name}} in their capacity as {{authorised_officer_title}} is hereby authorised, empowered, and directed to negotiate, execute, and deliver all necessary agreements, contracts, and documents, and to take any and all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate to give effect to this Resolution.

This includes, but is not limited to, finalising the Consulting Agreement with {{consultant_name}} and making all necessary payments.

ATTESTATION

The undersigned, being the Secretary of {{company_name}}, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on {{meeting_date}}, at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that such resolution is now in full force and effect.

Signature Block

_____________________________

{{secretary_name}}

Company Secretary

Date: {{signature_date}}

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