Wisconsin Beef Council Inc

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, chief financial officer and the board president prior to filing.”

“At the time of employment, and annually thereafter, all employees of the wisconsin beef council are required to execute a conflict of interest disclosure affidavit. Each wisconsin beef council board director, at the time of appointment and annually thereafter, executes a conflict of interest disclosure affidavit. The affidavits require disclosure of any relationships that might create a conflict of interest and further require the individual to declare that he/she will not: 1) associated with representatives of related organizations in a manner that would impair the organization's independence or integrity; 2) disclose unauthorized information; or 3) accept gifts or discounts from related organizations. The executive director reviews all staff affidavits and determines whether a conflict of interest exists for any employee. The chairman of the board reviews the executive director's affidavit and determines whether a conflict of interest exists. The chairperson of the executive committee reviews all affidavits of the board directors and dtermines whether a conflict of interest exists.”

“The executive committee determines the administrative budget for the wisconsin beef council. Staff salaries are part of the administrative budget. After the yearly budget is set, the executive director's salary is approved by the whole board of directors.”

“All information is available for inspection at the wisconsin beef council's office. We publish an annual report that is handed out at producer meetings and is posted on our website.”

“Research grant awarded for various reserch projects invovling beef and veal. Provide industry information on beef and veal. Provide producer communication on beef and veal industry information.”