Society for Conservation Biology

“Scb is a membership society, open to individuals throughout the world. Members pay dues, have voting rights, may be elected to office, and may serve as members of committees. Scb offers three types of membership, depending upon where a member is in his/her career, and an organizational membership. Individual membership types include: - professional member - a member who is neither retired nor a student. Typically this includes conservation scientists, educators, resource managers, and government and non-profit personnel. - student member - a student member is working toward a degree (high school, undergraduate, and graduate degrees all qualify). - retired member - a member who is retired from the field and who is no longer a working professional. Scb organizational membership is reserved for non-profit businesses, such as ngo environmental organizations, universities and colleges, zoos and aquariums, and government agencies that include conservation or conservation science as part of their mission statement or work.”

“The members of the society vote to elect the board of governors.”

“The articles of incorporation may be modified by a majority vote of the entire membership. The constitution and bylaws may be modified by a majority of the members present and voting at any scheduled general meeting of the society.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the audit committee. The form was distributed to the full board prior to approval and filing with the irs.”

“Every new officer, employee and member of the board of governors, is required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy and acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. In addition, each officer, employee and member of the board of governors must annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships or cirumstances in which the individual is involved that he or she believes could result in conflict of interest. All information regarding business interests of a responsible person or family member are treated as confidential and are generally made available only to the chair, the executive director, and any committee appointed to address conflicts of interest, except to the extent additional disclosure is necessary in connection with the implementation of this policy. If it is determined that a conflict of interest exists, the person who has the conflict does not partipate in, and is not permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter, except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. Such person does not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting.”

“The executive director is provided a written employment contract that is approved by the executive committee of the board of governors. The most recent contract terminated effective september 13, 2019. Executive director contracts are reviewed annually prior to the next year budget cycle by the board president.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”