Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Inc

“A draft of the organization's form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm. Such draft is reviewed by the exective director and finance committee members. The form 990 is also made available to all board members for review before being signed and filed. The form 990 is made available to board members in either electronic or paper format.”

“Each covered person, as defined in the conservancy's conflict of interest policy, is required to promptly and fully disclose all material facts of every actual or potential conflict of interest. Each covered person shall sign a statement acknowledging that he or she has received a copy of the policy, has read and understands it, and agrees to comply with it. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe that a covered person has failed to comply with this policy, the board may counsel the covered person regarding such failure and, if the issue is not resolved to the board's satisfaction, may consider additional corrective action as approriate. Each covered person shall annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire.”

“A land trust alliance survey of various staff position salaries is used by the board of directors in determining a recommended salary for the organization's top official. This salary recommendation is included in a proposed annual budget, prepared by staff and the finance committee. This proposed budget is presented to the board of directors for approval. Such budget discussion and approval is reported in the minutes of the board of directors.”

“Copies of the organizations's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, audited financial statements, and form 990, are available upon request at the organzation's business office.”

“The chautauqua watershed conservancy achieved first-time accreditation by the land trust accreditation commission in 2023. Being an accredited land trust means our organization meets the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Every accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices.”

“Volunteers included individuals serving on the board of directors and individuals assisting in fundraising and program events of the organization.”

“Change in beneficial interest in assets held by others 237,313”