Global Network Initiative Inc

“The outside accountant provides the 990 to the executive director. The outside accountant and executive director review the 990. It is then presented to the executive committee for review. Once it is reviewed and accepted by the executive committee, it is presented to the board of directors for approval. It is then filed.”

“Each board member shall annually sign a statement that affirms that 1) has recieved a copy of the conflict of interest policy, 2) has read and understands this policy, 3) has agreed to comply with this policy and 4) will disclose any financial interest or other disclosable relationships which may present or contribute to a conflict of interest.”

“The executive director's salary is determined by the executive & management committee of the board of directors. It is an informal process. The salary is approved by the executive & management committee of the board of directors. A written employment contract is prepared. In connection with senior personnel, the same policies are followed except the employment contracts are signed by the executive director.”

“The 990 is available on the organization's website. Form 1023 and theorganization's anti-trust policy are only available upon request.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are all available upon request and filed with the appropriate government agencies.”

“The organization has four types of members as follows: company members , ngo members, investor members and academic institution/individual expert members.”

“"all of our members are entitled to appoint the independent chair. Also, all of the members of each constituency are entitled to appoint the directors representing their constituency (during the annual meeting of members)."”

“The appointment of board members is reserved to members.”

“And the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights ("icescr").the implementation guidelines provide more detailed guidance to ict companies on how to put the principles into practice and also provide the framework for collaboration among companies , ngo's, investors and acedmics. The guidelines will be regularly reviewed and revised to take into account actual experience, evolving circumstances and stakeholder feedback.the accountability, policy & learning framework sets out a multi-stakeholder governance structure , goals for collaboration and a, system of company accountability to support the principles, maximize opportunities for learning and ensure the integrity and efficacy of the initiative.the governance charter establishes governance structure and defines key organizational elements for gni.”

“Completed to reflect the reconciliation of the audit to the tax return.”