From a values perspective, you have an even bigger one. Your Board should never counteract management's decisions, unless those decisions are illegal, immoral or unethical. In fact, the Board should not be involved at this level of detail in the day to day management of the company. You should figure out a procedure to avoid these problems in the future. And if I were you, I'd go back to the Board and get the original raise authorized.
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