Minneapolis Regional Chamber Development Foundation

“The board of directors may designate three or more of its members to constitute the executive committee. To the extent determined by the board, the executive committee has the full authority of the board of directors in the management of the business of the foundation between meetings of the full board.”

“The return is prepared by the foundation's independent accountant with the assistance of management. The return will be provided to each member of the board of directors after the return is filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers and employees of the organization. Each responsible person must review the policy and annually complete a disclosure for identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the responsible person is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interest arising. Any such information regarding a business interest is generally made available to the chair, the president, executive director and any committee appointment to address conflicts of interest, except to the extent additional disclosure is necessary in connection with the implementation of this policy. A person who has a conflict of interest shall not participate in discussions of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. The person having a conflict of interest may not vote on the contract or transaction and shall not be present in the meeting room when the vote is taken, unless the vote is a secret ballot. Proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on the minneapolis regional chamber of commerce's website and upon request.”

“The foundation took over the leadership twin cities program, as described below.”

“Transit consulting projects: program service expenses 50,375. Management and general expenses 380. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,755.”