Zonta International

“The organization has members who pay annual dues.”

“The process is as follows: voting members are members of the zonta international board, past international presidents, governors, and delegates from each club in good standing. Each club of zonta international is entitled to one (1) delegate and alternate. If the membership of any club, based upon the dues payment through 1 march, exceeds thirty (30) members, the club is entitled to a second delegate and alternate. If the membership exceeds sixty (60) members, the club is entitled to a third delegate and alternate. A delegate may carry the total votes to which the club is entitled. A member of the zonta international board shall not be a club delegate or alternate. A majority of the voting members credentialed constitutes a quorum. A majority vote is necessary for election of officers. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the balloting for the office shall continue. Only the two (2) candidates receiving the largest number of votes remain on the second ballot. The zonta international directors and members of the zonta international nominating committee are elected by plurality vote.”

“Voting members vote on proposed amendments to the bylaws; dues and fees; and resolutions and goals that establish the international service projects and education programs. Voting members are members of the zonta international board, past international presidents, district governors, and delegates from each club in good standing.”

“A draft 990 is sent to the international president, treasurer and other us members of the executive committee on behalf of the board for review. The president and the treasurer approve the 990 for submission. The board has given signature authority to the executive director. The complete 990 is distributed to the full board.”

“Zonta international closely monitors the conflict of interest status of their employees, directors, officers and committee members, and requires that any actual or possible conflict of interest be fully disclosed to the board and committee members for review. Once the transaction or arrangement has been voted on by the governing board and committees, the final decision is given to the interested person. The transaction or arrangement in question is then monitored with updates on the "conflict and periodic reviews by the governing board and committee members.”

“In determining the compensation for the executive director, the organization's board conducts extensive research about the compensation levels of the not-for-profit sector and compares the duties of the position to those of similar organizations while also taking into consideration the individual's background, expertise, qualifications and local economic conditions. In determining the compensation for the other officers or key employees of the organization, the organization's board and executive team researches and compares the compensation levels of the not-for-profit sector and compares the duties of the position to those of similar organizations while also taking into consideration the individual's background, expertise, qualifications and local economic conditions.”

“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to all members on zonta international's website. These documents, along with consolidated financial statements, are also made available as requested through zonta headquarters. The annual audit of the consolidated financial statements, annual report and 990 is posted on the website for all members.”

“Foreign currency translation -14,741.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the consolidated financial statements and selection of the independent accountant. The organization has not changed its oversight or selection process during the tax year.”