Ricardo is the senior curator and ground manageratNoora Norra Golf Club Resort, a luxury facility in north Queensland OW1ed by Gabba Pty Noora Norra has been under financial pressure since the Global Financial Crisis affected the flow of Japanese tourists. The Board cut budgets and informed Ricardo that he could not enter into any contracts valued at over $10,000. Despite this instruction, he proceeded to negotiate a landscaping contract with Willow Landscaping thatwas valued at $13,000. An associatedwater feature cost an extra $4,000. When work commenced, the CEO asked Ricardo what was happening. Ricardo informed him of the landscaping project but did not mention the water feature. After considering the circumstances, the CEO tells Willow to proceed. Soon after, the Board understands the totality of the commitment. Advise the Board of its rights and obligations.