Cheboygan County Humane Society

“The organization is incorporated under the laws of the state of michigan on a membership basis. There are five levels of membership determined by the amount of donation paid for the membership. Seniors members pay 5; single members pay 15; family memberships are 20; patron level is 100; guardian angel category is 500. All members have the same voting rights and receive only a quarterly newsletter as a member benefit. The members of the governing body are elected by the membership at an annual meeting called for that purpose. Members of the governing body are elected to two year terms.”

“There is only one class of membership in the society and all members have the same voting rights. At an annual meeting the members elect members of the board (governing body).”

“A complete copy is provided to the governing body either by email or postal mail proir to return filing.”

“Board members are made aware of the conflict of interest policy contained in the bylaws of the organization and they review those bylaws annually. The board established a policy whereby board members were required to sign an acknowledgement that they understood and would abide by the policy. There is a board policy in place whereby each member of the board is required to affirmatively state whether they have interest which may give rise to a conflict of interest. Board members are also required to sign an affidavit stating that they have read the conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention and destruction policies, that they understand them and will abide with the provisions of the policies. The organization has a conflict of interest policy and each member of the governing body is required to acknowledge that he or she has read it and will abide by its terms. Each member of the governing body signs the printed ackwowledgement.”

“Reviewed and approved by board of directors”

“Reviewed and approved by board of directors”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“The organization is dedicated to promoting kindness to animals; the prevention of cruelty to animals; the extension of humane education to the community; the encouragement of spay and neuter programs and responsible pet ownership.”