Freezer Longline Coalition

“Scott Shelford, Mike Shelford and Rick Shelford - family relationshipJohn Boggs and Mary Boggs - family relationshipMichael Burns and Patrick Burns - family relationshipMichael Burns and Patrick Burns - business relationship”

“Bylaws were amended to comply with the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (New Act). This included rules governing members' rights and duties, notices to members, membership meetings, voting by members and inspection rights.”

“The Association has one class of members - regular members with voting rights.”

“Regular Members of the association are voting members with the right to vote for the election of Directors.”

“Regular Members may be required to approve significant decisions of the Board of Directors. For example, the Board of Directors will not approve any alteration, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws of the Association that would adversely impact the rights of any class of members unless they have first received approval of two-thirds of the members of such class.”

“The board president and treasurer review the Form 990 before filing.”

“Whenever there is reason to believe that a potential conflict of interest exists between the Freezer Longline Coalition and its Board members or directors, the Board shall determine the appropriate response. The designated reviewing official has a responsibility to bring a potential conflict of interest to the attention of the Board for action at the next regular meeting of the Board or during a special meeting called specifically to review the potential conflict of interest. The Freezer Longline Coalition shall refrain from acting until such time as the proposed action, policy, or transaction has been approved by the disinterested members of the Board. Whenever there is reason to believe that a potential conflict of interest exists between the Freezer Longline Coalition and an employee, the Manager shall determine the appropriate response. The Manager shall report to the Board President the results of any review and the action taken. The President shall determine whether any further Board review or action is required.In addition, Board members and the Manager complete an Affirmation of Compliance form when they join the Board or staff and annually thereafter.”

“The compensation of the executive director was initially determined through negotiations between the ED and a compensation committee made up of Board members. The ED's compensation is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process. Any bonus compensation is determined in an executive session without the ED being present. The Board has hired an independent third-party compensation consultant to advise and determine the ED's compensation package in future years.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”