Great Lakes Safety Training Center

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy glstc adopted a conflict of interest policy april 1, 2003. The underlying principle of "conflict of interest" is that employees and directors should avoid any activity, investment or interest that might reflect unfavorably upon the integrity or good name of glstc or him/her. Members of the board of directors and employees are obligated to place glstc interest in any business transaction ahead of any personal interest or personal gain (to individual employees/board members or to their spouse, family member, roommate, friend or other individual) and to disclose the facts in any situation where a conflict of interest may arise. Potential conflicts will usually be resolved correctly by using good judgment, the guidelines of this policy and the decisions of the board of directors. In order to assist employees/board members in understanding where conflicts may arise, here are some guidelines. A conflict of interest may arise where employee/board members: 1. Has a personal financial interest that might affect business judgment; 2. Gains personal enrichment through access to confidential information; 3. Accepts employment that adversely affects work performance; 4. Without executive director approval, receives gifts or entertainment valued over 75, services or payment from others for services that is being performed in the course of glstc business or during business hours, or a person misuses his/her position in a way that results in personal gain; or 5. Approves payment for goods or services that were not received or that were billed at inflated prices. Board members may provide services to glstc but must abstain from voting on matters that they potentially might benefit from either personally or professionally. Individuals are encouraged to seek clarification and discuss questions about potential conflicts with the glstc executive director or a member of the board of directors.”

“Compensation information is not available due to a lack of comparable businesses. The board uses compensation data from their own businesses, along with compensation data from other non-profits in the region to determine an appropriate salary range. It is noted in the minutes to the board meeting that these compensation discussions took place.”

“All documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“All lines left blank are not applicable to the organization.”

“Direct fundraising expenses 26,600 direct fundraising expenses -26,600”