Tuscarawas County Humane Society

“The organization amended its bylaws to go from a member based organization in which the members nominated and voted for the board members to a board based governance in which the existing board members nominated and elected new board members. No other changes were made.”

“The organization is governed by its members for which there is one class and by the board of directors (and its committees thereon) which are elected by the members.”

“The members of the organization have the right to annually elect the members of the board of directors, to approve any changes to the by laws and charter, and to call meetings of members. The members of the organization have the right to annually elect the members of the board of directors, to approve any changes to the by laws and charter, and to call meetings of members.”

“The board of directors meets monthly and documents the business conducted at the meeting through contemporaneous minutes that are distributed to the board and requesting members prior to the next scheduled meeting.”

“The results of the form 990 are reviewed with the treasurer prior to filing. The actual form 990 is also available for review by the treasurer and the president prior to filing. The decision to provide a copy of the return to finance committee and the full board prior to filing is made by the treasurer and the president at the time. The preparer of the return is available by phone or at an in person meeting should it be requested.”

“The organization is largely volunteer. As a result there is no ceo, executive director, officer or board compensation to review. If any future compensation is determined necessary it would be reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the full board. The organization is largely volunteer. However there is a small paid staff with modest compensation. Such compensation is determined, reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the full board.”

“The board provides the charter and by laws to anyone in the public upon request. The current conflict of interest procedures, record retention, and whisleblower policies are addressed on an as needed basis at the board of director meetings. The minutes of such meetings are also available to the general public upon request.”