Illinois Landscape Contractors Association

“A board committee nominates potential board of director candidates. Members receive a ballot via mail. Both class a and b members are allowed one vote in their respective class. Officers are nominated internally but must run for the open officer seat unopposed. Officers are voted by class a and class b members who are allowed to either vote for the officer or a write-in-candidate.”

“The 990 is emailed to the board of directors for review and questions. The executive director then completes the 990 and sends to the president via email prior to submission.”

“No business is discussed at board meetings or committee meetings that would allow for a competitive advantage. If the board of directors must discuss an issue that presents an unavoidable conflict of interest the board member must excuse him or herself from discussion and possible vote. If a board member wishes to use his or her position to seek employment within the association for a family member or close associate, the board member must resign if that individual is able to gain employment. All board members must sign the conflict of interest policy when they join the board of directors and resign if there are changes to the existing policy.”

“The executive director is reviewed twice per year by the executive committee. A positive review will result in a salary increase if the budget will allow for a salary increase.”

“The executive director determines compensation and salary increases for all employees. Salary increases may come only after an annual performance review and will be based on what the budget will allow. It is possible that no salary increase will be given based on poor performance or lack of financial capability.”

“The annual financial statements are shared with the membership at the annual meeting each year. Each month, either the board of directors and/or executive committee receives and reviews the monthly financial statements. Governing documents and the conflict of interest policy is available, by request, to any member of the association.”

“Overhead 31,068 0 0 credit card processing 25,982 0 0 investment fees 24,736 0 0 signage 23,398 0 0 royalties 23,350 0 0 postage/messenger 22,514 0 0 supplies 18,129 0 0 gifts & prizes 12,830 0 0 lodging 12,401 0 0 website hosting 11,685 0 0 equipment rental 10,482 0 0 dues & subscriptions, boo 5,023 0 0 bad debts 3,940 0 0 graphic design/photo 3,550 0 0 credit card fees 1,763 0 0 awards - plaques 1,479 0 0 bad debt 500 0 0 office maintenance 160 0 0 miscellaneous 50 0 0 misc taxes 26 0 0 ovehead allocation -31,068 0 0”