South Burr Oak Cemetery Association

“Membership in the association shall consist of all persons who own fully paid grave space(s). For purposes of membership, a grave space shall be defined as an unoccupied burial space that has the potential to receive another interment that is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the association, and which is located within the boundaries of south burr oak cemetery. All living persons named on the original cemetery plot map document shall be deemed to be members and each entitled to vote at all annual or special meetings at which they are physically present. Upon the death of the original owner(s) of a grave space, the beneficiary(s) in the owner's will or trust, or if the owner dies intestate, the heirs of the deceased as determined by wisconsin law shall determine ownership (and therefore membership) of all grave spaces located in the south burr oak cemetery unless there is a valid court order to the contrary. There shall be no more than one vote per grave space, and no more than one vote per member regardless of how many grave spaces the member owns in the cemetery.”

“Trustees are elected by membership at the annual meeting.”

“Changes to bylaws must be adopted by a simple majority vote of the membership present at the annual meeting.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the organization's board of trustees before it is filed with the irs.”

“All officers and directors are required to sign a conflict of interest policy statement on an annual basis. In connection with any actual or possible reported conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing body delegated powers. After disclosure of the interest and all material facts, the interested person shall leave the governing body or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon by the remaining directors or committee members. The governing body or designated committee conducts periodic reviews to ensure that the organization does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”