Cuso International

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 - The governing body of the organization is the Board of Directors and is 13 in number. Annual an AGM is held at which all legislative matters are dealt with.”

“The governing body, Board of Directors are all volunteers. They are appointed by the BoD whenever a vacancy occurs based on recommendations from staff, partners and volunteers.”

“his form was completed by the COO of Cuso International. After completion, it was reviewed by both the CEO and the Treasurer of the Board. There is also an Audit and Finance committee of the Board and they, at one of their meetings, review the Form 990 and then forwards to the entire Board for receipt, review, acceptance and acknowledgement in its minutes.”

“Cuso International policies relative to governing documents, conflict of interest and record retention policies are not available to the public. These are all internal documents available to all staff, BoD members and the external auditors for the monitoring of its activities. Each year, Cuso International produces an Annual Report and its accounts are audited by professional external auditors. The audited financial statements are reviewed by the Audit and Finance committee and accepted by the entire Board at its AGM. These documents are available via its website and also on demand from any member of the public.”

“he BoD meets at least twice per year. There are also sub-committees of the BoD responsible for monitoring the activities of finance and audit, fundraising, communications and programs. All decisions are voted upon and subject of minutes.”

“Compensation for CEO is set and determined by the Board. On an annual basis, reviews of other key employees are completed by the CEO. Budgets, including the compensation of all staff, including those governed by the collective agreement, are reviewed and approved by the BoD, based on managements recommendations.”

“Each year annual reports and its audited financial statements are posted on the organization's website. In addition the public is free to demand these documents be sent to them on demand.”

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