Southern Nevada Public Television

“The Organization has an Executive Committee consisting of the elected officers of the Organization and the Chairperson of each Council. The Executive Committee may conduct business by mail, e-mail, fax, or conference call when necessary. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall be four (4) members of the committee and at least two (2) officers of the board. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the corporation between meetings of the Board of Directors and may exercise all of the powers conferred on the Board of Directors subject to ratification by the Board of Directors.”

“Southern Nevada Public Television is a membership organization. Membership is limited to the representatives of those individuals having purposes which are educational or cultural, in whole or in part, and not in conflict with any of our stated purposes. Members must be approved by a majority of the Board. This is not a stock corporation.”

“The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees to serve as a member of the SNPT board. Currently Carolyn Edwards is this trustee appointed by the CCSD board to serve on the SNPT board.”

“Each board member is given a copy of the completed Form 990. The Form 990 is reviewed and discussed at the board meeting.”

“Annual Statements Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Periodic Reviews: To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arms length bargaining. b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organization conform to the Organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“All governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”