Chenango County Council of the Arts

“There shall be three classes of members: individual - section (1) (a) membership shall be open to any individual whois interested in and supports the purposes of the council and who shall paythe membership contribution as fixed by the board of directors. Section (1)(b) each such individual member shall be entitled to one vote on eachmatter submitted to a vote of the members. Non-for-profit organizations - section (2) (a) membership shall be open toany not-for-profit organization which is interested in and supports thepurpose of the council and which shall pay membership contribution as fixedby the board of directors. Section (2)(b) each such not-for-profitorganization, through its designated representative, shall be entitled toone vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Business members - section (3) (a) membership shall be open to any businesswhich is interested in and supports the purpose of the council and whichshall pay membership contribution as fixed by the board of directors.section (3) (b) each such business through its designated representativeshall be entitled to one vote on each mattersubmitted to a vote of the members. Section (4) (a) membership contribution - the board of directors shall, atits discretion, establish the fee schedules for the various classes of membership. Section (5) (a) at the board of directors discretion, other classes ofmembership may be established by a vote of a majority of the board of directors.”

“Each members is allowed one vote at the annual meeting to elect the boardof directors. In lieu of an annual meeting, a ballot listing nominees tothe board of directors and a space for write-in nominations will be sent tothe membership for tabulation prior to the june board meeting.”

“The return is given to the president and treasurer to review. The remaining board members are notified that the return is available for review at the office.”

“Every year in november, conflict of interest forms are handed out at theboard meeting and filled out at that time. The forms are kept and referredto as needed especially when board approves dec funding for the year. Anyboard member with a conflict of interest is recused and does not vote.”

“Executive committee reviews executive compensation annually and adiscussion is held with the board during budgeting time. Periodic updateson compensation is received from national advocacy/service organizationswhich is reviewed by the executive committee.”

“Documents are available at the office upon request”

“Artistic fees and outside services: program service expenses 46,444. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 46,444.”

“Unrealized gains on trust 25,925.”