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.”

“All donors & participants are considered members.”

“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 project volunteers 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.”

“The board of directors shall appoint a compensation committee consisting of the chair of the board of directors, the vice chair, and the immediate past chair. If there is a vacancy in the compensation committee, the board of directors shall appoint a replacement member. The compensation committee shall be chaired by the chair of the board of directors. The compensation committee shall set performance goals with the executive director and assess the executive director against these goals and other relevant criteria at least annually and in accordance with the compensation committee charter. Quorum for the compensation committee requires attendance of all three committee members management reviews compensation, referencing mn nonprofit compensation studies when necessary, and recommends staff compensation changes as part of annual budget.”

“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 265,902. Management and general expenses 10,016. Fundraising expenses 8,373. Total expenses 284,291.”

“No changes from the prior year.”