The Recycling Partnership Inc.

“A third amended and restated bylaws was adopted in november 2019, which provided for, among other things, voting members who elect directors and may make changes to the governing documents, set the number of directors at 15 and fixed the quorum requirement for the board of directors to two-thirds of the directors. A corresponding amendment was made to the articles of incorporation to provide for members.”

“The organization discovered a phishing scheme of a third party impersonating existing and reputable vendors who then diverted legitimate payments to themselves illegally. Those parties have been reported to the ftc, new vendor and digital controls initiated, and cyber policies have been secured to prevent future occurrences.”

“Under a third amended and restated bylaws adopted in november 2019, the organization has members with the power to, among other things, elect the members of the board of directors.”

“Under a third amended and restated bylaws adopted in november 2019, the organization has members with the power to, among other things, elect the members of the board of directors.”

“Under a third amended and restated bylaws adopted in november 2019, certain governance decisions are reserved to the members, including election and removal of directors, changes to the governing documents, and approval of mergers and dissolution.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, cfo, chief legal officer and ceo; then the 990 will be emailed to the board prior to filing.”

“The directors, officers, employees & independent contractors of the organization are subject to the conflict of interest policy adopted by the organization. Directors, officers, employees & independent contractors should not engage in a course of conduct or a proposed transaction that may give rise to a conflict of interest between their own interests and the interests of the organization. If a board member believes that he or she may be in danger of creating such a conflict, he or she should disclose the matter promptly to the entire board and take whichever precautions are necessary to eliminate the conflict.”

“The organization pays compensation in reasonable amounts to the ceo & employees for services rendered. The ceo's compensation is determined and approved by the executive committee.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“No change in the audit oversight process was made during the year.”