Riverside Park Conservancy Inc.

“Before/during the November Board meeting, Directors are requested to submit their annual declarations. Staff monitors compliance.”

“Comparability data is used by THE Board of Directors when reviewing compensation during the annual budget approval process. All compensation discussions are held in closed session by the Directors; only the ultimate approval of the budget on the whole is recorded in the meeting minutes. PART VI, SECTION C - LINE 19 THE CONSERVANCY MAKES its GOVERNING DOCUMENTS and CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CONSERVANCY'S WEBSITE.”

“The mission of the Conservancy is to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park in partnership with the City of New York for the enjoyment and benefit of all New Yorkers. We support the preservation of the park's historic landscape, structures, and monuments, engage the community in active stewardship of the park, and provide a wide range of public programs. PART III, LINE 4A Public Programs & Events: these programs offered to general public, either free or for a fee. free events may include concerts, yoga outdoor movies, children's programs, and large events such as the westside county fiar, irish arts festival, little red lighthouse festival, and the holiday tree lighting. events for a feemay include activities such as tennis lessons and Sports Camp. PART III, LINE 4B Field Operations and Volunteers: these programs include maintenance and restoration work performed in the park, either by paid staff, our volunteers, or outside contractors. They can include horticultural restoration and care, ballfield care, tennis court maintenance, painting, and small repairs, e.g., by electricians, plumbers, masons, or others hired by the Conservancy. Field Operations also includes the purchase of vehicles and equipment to support this work. part iii - line 4c Design & Construction this refers to capital improvements in the park. for 2016 these included the construction of a new memorial (monument) in the park and the ongoing restoration of the field house. generally these are payments to outside contractors but may also include associated costs such as printing and copying design drawings, signage, permit fees, and related postage. PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 11B The FORM 990 is reviewed by senior management and a draft is distributed to the Board of Directors for their review.”