Memorandum of Understanding - Global Biodiversity Information ...

10Paragraph 5THE GBIF SECRETARIAT HOST1. Role and PurposeThe GBIF Secretariat Host will provide the location, facilities and services mutuallydecided upon in an arrangement between the Governing Board and the GBIFSecretariat Host. The services may cover staff management, financial management,accountancy, legal assistance, etc. The GBIF Secretariat Host may house the GBIFSecretariat and manage it in accordance with the laws in force in the country of theGBIF Secretariat Host. The GBIF Secretariat Host is to also to obtain or provide legalstatus for the GBIF Secretariat.2. Reimbursement of Costs(a) In accordance with prior financial arrangements with the GBIF Secretariat,expenses and costs reasonably and properly incurred by the GBIF Secretariat Hostin supporting the GBIF Secretariat, above those costs that the GBIF SecretariatHost itself has consented to provide may be paid from the funds collected pursuantto Paragraph 9.(b) Neither the GBIF Secretariat Host, nor its experts, employees, agents,representatives or contractors are to commit the Participants to any expenditurebeyond what is available in the Central Fund, as defined in Paragraph 9.1(b).