Wild Ones - Natural Landscapers Ltd.

“The organization has 9,649 members and 65 chapters across the united states for the 2023 tax year.”

“Every other year, the members shall elect one more or one less than half, alternatively, of the directors of the board. Each member shall be entitled to one vote in each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the membership. The secretary or designated agent shall count the vote and announce the results to the directors no later than one week prior to the annual meeting. In a case of a tie, the secretary shall determing the winner. Officers - annually, the board elects the officers of the corporation; the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.”

“The 990, year-end financials, and all supporting documents, worksheets, and references are available upon request. The finance committe, reviews the documents, provides suggested changes, and recommends forwarding the 990 and key documents to the board. The board reviews the documents and then gives them approval to be submitted.”

“Each board memeber and employee is requried to sign an affirmation that they have read the conflict of interest, that they have complied with the guidelines, and that there have been no exceptions during the year.”

“For the executive director, a search committe is formed. A job description, posting requirements and expectations are updated to meet the current needs. Comparative earnings are evaluated. Responding candidates are evaluated against the search criteria, and those that qualify are so noted. The members of the executive committee interview and rate the candidates. Finalists are reviewed, references checked, and the top three candidates are presented to the full board with recommendations from the selection committee and executive committee. The board makes the final decision on offers, salary, benefits, and other work considerations. The executive director is responsible for staff hiring and pay determination. Should the proppsed pay exceed the budget or the proposed benefits be different than the employee manual, the excecutive director will bring the recommendations to the executive committee for approval of additional funds or benefits.”

“Governing documents, official corporate documents, financial statements, policies and key procedures, chapter guidebooks, board guidebooks, chapter-wide communications, and all key informational documents are made available to all members upon request.”

“Governing documents, official corporate documents, monthly financial statements, policies and procedures, chapter guidebooks, board guidebooks, chapter-wide communications, and all key informational documents are made available to all members upon request.”

“The process has not changed from prior years.”