Us Working Group Inc DBA Forest Stewardship Council Us

“The board may, by a 2/3 vote of the board members from each chamber, designate an executive committee consisting of 3 or more board members (and at least one director from each chamber) and may delegate to such committee the powers and authority of the board in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, to the extent permitted by these bylaws, and except as may otherwise be provided, by provisions of law. By a majority vote of its members, the board may at any time revoke or modify any or all of the executive committee authority so delegated, increase or decrease but not below three (3) the number of the members of the executive committee, and fill vacancies on the executive committee from the members of the board. The executive committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, cause them to be filed with the corporate records, and report the same to the board from time to time as the board may require.”

“Any individual or organization eligible for membership should submit a written application to the organization.”

“All voting members of the board of directors are elected by members of the organization.”

“International and national members shall be entitled to vote 1) for directors, 2) to amend the articles of incorporation, 3) to amend the bylaws, 4) to initiate new policy on matters of national relevance to the organization's mission and to membership as a whole and 5) to clarify, amend or overturn a policy decision by the board.”

“Our auditors will present their audit findings and the 990 to our finance committee, and any additional board members who are interested. A full review of the 990 will be done by our accounting team, director of operations and president.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors. The organization consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by requiring directors to disclose annually any conflicts of interest. If a possible conflict exists it is brought to the attention of the executive director and the board chair and then discussed by the board of directors. The person who has the possible conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the board's deliberations and decisions.”

“Executive compensation is reviewed annually by the finance, audit and compensation committee. The committee benchmarks comparable executive compensation and considers and recommends salary and maximum bonus potential to the full board of directors for final approval. The annual bonus of the executive is determined by the executive committee based on an evaluation of key performance indicators and a 360 degree review process led by the board chair/s. Both the finance, audit and compensation committee and the full board of directors are advised of the bonus determination. This review was last conducted in 2024.”

“Form 990 & bylaws are available for public inspection on the organization's website.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 325,797. Management and general expenses 12,450. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 338,247.”