Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
June 6, 2006
Authorization for Patricia S. Harrison to Serve on the Boards of the National Italian-American Foundation and the American University of Rome
Unanimously, Written Consent
WHEREAS,
Patricia S. Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, has been invited to serve on the board of the National Italian-American Foundation and the board of the American University of Rome.
WHEREAS,
Section 396(e)(1) of the Public Broadcasting Act (as amended) states that "Service by any officer on boards of directors of other organizations, on committees of such boards, and in similar activities for such organizations shall be subject to annual advance approval by the Board and subject to the provisions of the Corporation's Statement of Ethical Conduct."
WHEREAS,
CPB's General Counsel has reviewed the mission statements of the National Italian-American Foundation and the American University of Rome and determined that a CPB officer serving on their boards does not pose a conflict of interest and is not otherwise prohibited in any way.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting authorizes Ms. Harrison to serve on the boards of the National Italian-American Foundation and the American University of Rome.