Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program Inc.

“The tax return was sent to board members via e-mail for their review and comment before the return was filed.”

“Each diretor, principal officer, and member of a committee governing board delegate powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms they have received a copy of conflicts policy, has read and understood it and agrees to comply and understands that OAMP is charitable and in order to maintain its federal exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes.”

“Compensation for the executive director is determined by the reviewing comparable tax emempt entities in terms of revenue and asset size taking into account the extent of duties involved. The executive director did not taking part in discussions regarding salary and benefits and did not participate in the vote”

“All governing documents as well as tax return are readily available for public inspection during normal business hours.”

“OAMP assists agricultural producers, their lenders, and other persons directly affected by the actions of the USDA to resolve disputes. As authorized by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, 7 U.S.C. 5501 and the USDA Reorganizaiton Act of 1994, 7 U.S.C. 6901, OAMP mediation services include wetland determinations, compliance with farm programs including conservation programs, agricultural credit, rual water loan programs, grazing on national forest lands, pesticides, and other issues that the Secretary of USDA considers appropriate. Oklahoma law gives OAMP specific authority to provide mediation services to all individuals, businesses, and state and federal agencies that are engaged in production agriculture and agriculturally or environmentally-related activities 2 O.S. 2-30B”

“OAMP assists agricultural producers, their lenders, and other persons directly affected by the actions of the USDA to resolve disputes. As authorized by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, 7 U.S.C. 5501 and the USDA Reorganization Act of 1994, 7 U.S.C. 6901, OAMP mediation services include wetland determinations, compliance with farm programs including conservation programs, agriculture credit, rural water loan porgrams, grazing on national forest lands, pesticides, and other issues that the Secretary of USDA considers appropriate. Oklahoma law gives OAMP specific authority to provide mediation services to all individuals, businesses, and state and federal agencies that are engaged in production agriculture and agriculturally or environmentally-related activities 2 O.S. 2-30B”