American CIVIL Liberties Union

“The executive committee shall have and may exercise all the authority of the board of trustees when the board is not in session, except for the election of officers, the filling of vacancies on the board of trustees or the executive committee or the amending of the bylaws.”

“The union has two classes of membership: - voting members who serve on the board of directors (the "board"); a voting member has all the privileges of membership and is entitled to one vote on any matter requiring a vote - general members, who are members other than voting members; a general member has all privileges of membership but is not entitled to vote.”

“The president of the board appoints five or more members to the governance committee that recruits candidates for the governing body based on the union's by-laws. By a majority vote, the sitting voting members appoint the candidates presented by the governance committee to three-year terms as voting members. In addition to the elected members of the board, the chairperson of each chartered chapter of the union shall, by virtue of the office, be a voting member of the board.”

“By-laws may be amended or repealed, or new by-laws may be adopted, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the board present and voting at two consecutive meetings. Written notice will be given at least 30 days prior to those meetings, stating that an amendment to the by-laws will be considered and briefly describing the nature of the amendment.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the members of the governing body and senior staff before the return is filed with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy includes the following: - prohibition on personal profits from the activities of the union or american civil liberties union of wisconsin foundation, inc. (the "foundation") and use of membership or donor lists - a requirement to disclose personal interests in union or foundation matters - a requirement to disclose involvement in any other corporations or organizations the disclosures and prohibitions also apply to members of the governing body and their immediate family members and business partners. Special language is included to underscore the importance of confidentiality in any and all dealings regarding the activities of the union or the foundation. Annually, all members of the governing body complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. Any person with an actual or perceived conflict of interest is recused from discussion and voting on the topic to which the conflict relates.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Sale of assets between common controlled entities -185,100.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”