Lake Leelanau Lake Association

“The association is comprised of members who support the organization's mission of protecting and preserving lake leelanau.”

“Members have the authority to elect directors to the governing board, which oversees the organization's operations and decision-making.”

“Excepting matters that require member approval under the michigan nonprofit corporation act, the members do not have the right to approve any decisions of the board of directors of the organization”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee, after which it is distributed to the entire board for review. The treasurer then signs and files the return.”

“All officers, directors, trustees, and key employees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis. In addition to the annual requirement, the president askif there is any conflicts of interest regarding the current agenda at each board meeting. The organization actively monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy to ensure transparency and ethical governance.”

“Compensation information from the us bureau of labor statistics, the employment website indeed, and the land trust alliance compensation survey were used to determine salary market comparisons and adjustments for our year around employees. Employee performance evaluation was based on achievement of written job descriptions and goals”

“Compensation information from the us bureau of labor statistics, the employment website indeed, and the land trust alliance compensation survey were used to determine salary market comparisons and adjustments for our year around employees. Employee performance evaluation was based on achievement of written job descriptions and goals. This apllies to all key employees, officers are not compensated.”

“The association's governing documents, including its bylaws, form 990, and audited financial statements, are made publicly available on the organization's website. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“Part iv, line 4 a very small portion of the organization's activities involve providing public comments and input to relevant authorities consistent with our mission and purpose of preserving and protecting the quality and beauty of lake leelanau. We provide both written and oral comments (a) to township planning commissions and zoning boards of appeal to educate them on ways to protect water quality through zoning and land use planning, (b) to township planning authorities on recommendations they make to township legislative bodies regarding proposed zoning ordinance changes to protect the lake; and (c) to state environmental regulatory bodies and local zoning authorities on permit applications. We do not believe any of the activities described in this paragraph involve lobbying.”