Citizens League

“The executive committee consists of the immediate past chair, chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, the chairs of any standing committees, up to three directors designated by the chair and the executive director, as a non-voting member. Its principal responsibilities are to plan, coordinate and integrate programs to achieve the citizens leagues strategic commitments.”

“Individual donors are considered members of citizens league.”

“Members elect the board of directors at the annual election.”

“The form 990 and schedules are reviewed by the executive director and provided electronically to the board of directors for their review and comment before being filed with the irs.”

“Board members, directors, officers, employees and study committee chairs who can influence the actions of the citizens league are all required to submit a conflict of interest form each year. Disclosure in the organization should be made to the executive director (or if he/she is the one with the conflict, then to the board chair). Disclosure involving directors should be made to the board chair (or if he/she is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-chair). The board, or a duly constituted committee thereof, shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair and reasonable to the citizens league. The decision of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof on these matters will rest in their sole discretion. All proceedings are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“As part of each year's annual budget, funds may be set aside for employee base pay adjustments and performance base pay increases. The distribution of these funds in the following year will be based on their availability, the approval of the board and the performance of the individual staff member toward achieving their individual work plan goals. Staff base pay will be benchmarked periodically against industry-specific information in minnesota, e.g. The minnesota nonprofit salary and benefits survey by the minnesota council of nonprofits. This process will take into account the actual work requirements of each position, the citizens league position within the market range and the expertise of the individual employee. Performance based pay increases, based on the achievement of work plan objectives and board or executive committee approval of a budget for these uses may accompany the employee evaluation and review. This process is completed each year as part of the annual review process.”

“Citizens league financial statements, budget reports and bylaws are available via the organization's website. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“The citizens league depends on individual participants and volunteers to help inform our policy work, advance our outreach and engagement efforts, and create opportunities for broad public engagement in civic life.”

“Other contracted services: program service expenses 140,786. Management and general expenses 5,294. Fundraising expenses 2,028. Total expenses 148,108.”