Bighorn River Alliance

“In any given year, the members of bighorn river alliance are of two classes: a. Non-voting: those who have contributed funds to the organization in the given year, those who have been gifted a membership or donated in-kind goods/services to the organization, or those who have included the organization in legacy or perpetual giving. B. Voting: the board of directors of the organization in the given year.”

“The organization's bylaws designate the board of directors as the voting members of the organization. Through its board structure, the organization follows a defined process for electing directors and officers.”

“A copy of the form 990 will be provided to the board for review at the next board meeting. If there won't be a board meeting in the near future, an officer will review the form 990 and discuss any questions or items with the accountant before the form 990 is filed.”

“The board of directors is required to fill out a conflict of interest policy annually, at the first board meeting of each calendar year. If a conflict of interest arises after the policy is signed, board members will report the conflict to the executive director and governance chair.”

“The compensation for the executive director is considered by the board of directors based on the following criteria: - the directors ability to increase donations and contributions to the organization - evaluation of other executive director salaries from comparable nonprofit organizations - member satisfaction with performance of duties and projects”

“The organization will provide its available governing documents to the public upon request at the organization's office.”

“Consultants - research initative: program service expenses 49,797. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 49,797.”