Citizens League

“1) removed reference to individual membership 2) combined finance committee and audit committee into one finance and audit committee 3) updated quorum to a simple majority instead of the previous quorum which was 1/3 of directors 4) assigned secretary to be the nominations committee chair”

“There are organizational (corporate) members.”

“Executive director and finance committee review the form 990 before filing.”

“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 executive committee shall consist of the immediate past chair, chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and the chairs of any standing committees, along with up to three directors designated by the chair, and the executive director who serves as a non-voting member. Its principal responsibilities shall be to plan, coordinate and integrate programs and operations to achieve the citizens league's strategic commitments. The executive committee shall also set performance goals with the executive director and assess the executive director against these goals and other relevant criteria at least annually; and review compensation for the executive director. Management reviews compensation, referencing mn nonprofit compensation studies when necessary, and recommends staff compensation changes as part of annual budget. The process described here was last completed in 2023.”

“Citizens league year-end financial statements 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 104,436. Management and general expenses 6,350. Fundraising expenses 13,211. Total expenses 123,997.”

“No changes from prior year.”