Humane Animal Rescue

“The executive/ finance committee shall, between meetings of the board and while the board is not in session, have all the power and exercise all the duties of the board of directors in the management of the urgent business of the league or of other business of the league as may be delegated to it by the board of directors. Executive/finance committee meetings may be called by the president, or any two (2) other members of such committee, three (3) member's constituting a quorum, participation wherein may be by conference telephone call. Notice of such meetings may be waived by the members of such committee.”

“The form 990 is prepared by a public accounting firm as well as reviewed by the organization's executive director and independent audit committee. The final form 990 is then presented to the full board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“1. Names of board members and their professional profiles are maintained at the north side office. 2. Each board member is required to complete a conflict of interest and board member information statement annually; beginning at the time the member is elected to the board. 3. The president will review conflict of interest issues with the board at any time that they may arise. 4. Each board member is responsible for declaring any potential conflict of interest. If a conflict arises, he/she would refrain from voting at the discretion of the president. 5. Matters of conflict of interest will be addressed by the board.”

“The compensation of the executive director, officers, and other pertinent employees is examined, reviewed, and approved by independent board members based upon data and comparables gathered by the board human resources committee comprised of hr experts so as to ensure compliance with the organization's compensation and budget approval process as well as to ensure reasonable compensation standards are met. The compensation of the executive director, officers, and employees are reviewed at regular compensation intervals and the deliberation and descisions are recorded in the meeting minutes.”

“The organization will make the form 990, form 990-t, and conflict of interest policy available for public inspection by putting these documents on their website. These documents are also available upon request.”

“Increase in interests in charitable trusts 378,991.”

“The organization's financial statements are audited by an independent accounting firm. In addition, the board of humane animal rescue of pittsburgh assumes the responsibility for oversight of its financial statements and its selection of the independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”