Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc

“By unanimous written consent on 10/13/13, the bisc board adopted amendments to its bylaws affecting the number, qualifications and election of the board, as well as the election and term of office.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the audited financial statements, along with the federal form 990. We have counsel review the draft form 990 on a regular basis.”

“The board of directors and employees are provided with a conflict of interest policy and sign annual agreements noting any conflict. In order to address a conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors or, if applicable, to the executive committee when considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. If the board or executive committee has reasonable cause to believe a director has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the director of the basis for such belief and afford the director an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the director's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board or committee determines the director has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary corrective action.”

“Prior to determining a compensation increase for the executive director, a compensation analysis is completed by the human resources staff. This analysis is compiled using salary information from form 990 and surveys from similar organizations. This information is provided to the board of directors for their use in determining a salary increase for the executive director as part of an annual evaluation process. Any increase in compensation for this position requires approval of the board of directors. The executive committee of the board of directors then provides a letter or email to the human resources staff on the newly approved salary and effective date.”

“Ballot initiative strategy center (bisc) makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Research costs: program service expenses 125,955. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 125,955. Training: program service expenses 3,543. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,543. Road ahead 2013: program service expenses 5,645. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,645. Other consultants: program service expenses 27,400. Management and general expenses 1,950. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,350. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,300. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,300.”