Great Pond Mountain Conservation Tr

“Summary of revisions: article iname, purpose, location organization referred to as gpmct, rather than trust or corporation. Article iititle changed to conduct of meetings generally, informal procedure to be preferred over formal procedure. Roberts rules to provide general guidance during informal procedure. Article iiimembership this article completely rewritten. Membership is defined to reflect current practice that any person or entity who contributes is a member. A member must be 15 years-old to vote. Membership removal and withdrawal processes are set forth and matters on which members may vote, to wit: electing board members and officers. Article ivmembership meetings section 2: if a member meeting other than annual meeting is called by 10% of membership, membership will need to be verified. Section 5: quorum increased to 20 members section 6: added. Secretary takes minutes at any membership meeting and submits for approval at next meeting. Article vboard of directors section 3: vacancyre-written to clarify resignation and interim director process section 5: removalre-written to define a clear process and provide for flexibility section 8: revised to allow compensation for tasks un-related to board duties section 9: revised to add e-mail notice section 11: revised to allow more flexibility and set time parameter for objection section 13: new executive sessiontracks maine law section 14: new guests and minutesmeeting and minutes not generally open to public due to confidentiality issues. Board may invite guests and allow access to minutes upon member request, subject to confidentiality being maintained. Article vi officers section 1: eligibilityrewritten. Officers to be elected annually for one year term and serve no more than six years, unless position is exempt from term limits. Section 2: removalre-written to clarify process. If an officer adjudged mentally incompetent by a court, removal is automatic. Section 3: deleted registered agent as officer section 7: treasurers description re-written to reflect current practice. The paragraph relating to surety bond unchanged. Section 8: secretary description: re-written article vii- committees and advisors section 1: addedthe board of directors shall specify the authority of each committee to make decisions. The board of directors may specify that any committee, except the executive committee, has no authority to make final decisions, but only the authority to make recommendations to the board of directors. Section 2: addedexecutive committee decisions to be ratified by board. Section 3: changed 3 months prior to annual meeting to reasonable time to convene nominating committee section 4: advisorsnew to reflect current practice article viii financial affairs section 3: broadened to reflect current practice. Section 4: distinguishes between contract and notes for required signatures section 5: conflict of interestadded reference to use of personal influence section 6: rewritten to address delegation and scope of authority to ed regarding employees and contractors section 7: executive directornew. Ed is non-voting member of all committees, serves at pleasure of board and is responsible for implementing policies of gpmct. Article ix liability of directors & officers section 1: re-written to be consistent with maine law article xtransfer of holdings. Rewritten to require membership approval by 2/3 of members present and entitled to vote, for the transfer of any interest in real property, unless it falls within the four exceptions defined in article x.”

“Any person who contributes annually shall be a member.”

“Members elect the board of directors at the annual meeting.”

“Changes to by-laws must be ratified by the members.”

“A draft form 990 is first reviewed by the executive director and members of the finance committee. Following successful completion of this review, the draft 990 will be reviewed by members of the full board of directors and if found acceptable, authorize an appropriate board member or officer to sign the final version of the form.”

“Policies dealing with possible conflicts of interest are explained to new board members and committee chairs. Every board and staff member and committee chair receives a copy, and signs the policy. The policy is then re-read and signed annually. Additionally, the policy is posted to the organization's website.”

“The board of directors reviews comparable salaries for similar positions in the state of maine.”

“The board of directors reviews comparable salaries for similar positions in the state of maine.”

“Provided as requested; certain documents are on the organization's website”

“Conserving land, water and wildlife habitat for the communities of northwest hancock county. Protecting our legacy of: abundant wildlife habitat and biodiversity clean water rural character and scenic beauty working forests and farms outdoor recreation and education”