Zonta International

“The organization has members who pay annual dues.”

“Zonta international holds a biennial convention to elect the zonta international officers and directors and members of the nominating committee. Election is to take place no later than the day before the last day of convention. Election is by ballot. The process is as follows: voting members to convention are members of the zonta international board, past international presidents, district 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 forty (40) members, the club is entitled to a second delegate and alternate. If the membership exceeds eighty (80) 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. Any club unable to send a delegate to convention may be represented by proxy. A club electing to be represented by proxy is entitled to its total votes by proxy. A club may carry the total proxy votes from each of two (2) other clubs except that the total votes carried by one (1) club may not exceed five (5). A majority of the voting members and proxies registered at convention constitutes a quorum. A majority vote is necessary for election of officers. In the event that no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the balloting for the office will continue. Only the two (2) candidates receiving the largest number of votes will remain on the second ballot. The zonta international directors and the members of the zonta international nominating committee are elected by plurality vote.”

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

“The 990 is sent to the u.s. Members of the executive committee for review and approval by the president-elect and the treasurer. The board has given signator authority to the executive director.”

“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 organizations 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 individuals background, expertise, qualifications, local economic conditions and the amount of time to be devoted to the position. In determining the compensation for the other officers or key employees of the organization, the organizations 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 individuals background, expertise, qualifications, local economic conditions and the amount of time to be devoted to the position.”

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

“Exchange rate loss -293,047.”

“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.”