Save the Bay Inc.

“The organization has a single class of members with the right to elect the governing body. Any person, firm, organization, or association with an interest in the purposes of the organization and a desire to join may become a member.”

“All active members in good standing have the right to elect the board of directors.”

“The decision to remove a director of the board or to amend the bylaws of the organization is reserved to the members of the organization (provided, that the board may also amend the bylaws by 2/3 vote).”

“The organization has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is then provided to all members of the finance committee for their review. All members of the board of directors receive a complete copy of the 990 prior to filing.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy which covers directors, officers, committee members and staff of the organization requiring them to disclose any possible conflicts to the board of directors. This is done on an annual basis and as any potential conflicts arise. After disclosing the existence of the actual or potential conflict, the individual shall disclose all material facts to the president and executive director, if applicable, and may be given the opportunity to make a presentation to the governing body. After a determination that a conflict of interest exists and constitutes a disqualifying interest, the individual shall not participate in any discussion of, or action on, the transaction or issue that is the subject of the conflict. The minutes of the governing body shall contain the names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an actual or potential conflict of interest, the nature of the interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing body's decision.”

“Line 15a: the process for determining compensation for the organization's executive director includes the use of a compensation survey, form 990s of other organizations, and approval by the compensation committee. The process last occurred in march 2024 and was documented in the minutes of the organization. Line 15b: the process for determining compensation for the organization's director of operations and director of education includes the use of a compensation survey, form 990s of other organizations, and approval by the compensation committee. The process last occurred in march 2024 and was documented in the minutes of the organization.”

“The organization makes its financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The organization has a finance committee which is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”