Dakota County Agricultural Society Inc

“The executive committee shall consist of the four officers of the board of directors (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer) and one director at large. The executive committee shall establish the size and membership of all other committees annually. The president shall chair the executive committee and is an ex-officio member of all other committees. The executive committee will select the members for each committee.”

“Pete storlie and melanie storlie - family relationship”

“Membership in this corporations shall be open to all residents in dakota county who are 18 years of age or older and who have an interest in the promotion of the purposes of this corporation.”

“Applicants to the board of directors must be members of the association and shall be elected by vote of the members of the association present at the annual meeting.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm, and a draft is presented to the full board for review before it is filed with the irs.”

“The dakota county agricultural society has a written conflict of interest policy that applies to all individuals in positions of authority over the organization, including officers, directors/trustees, and key employees. Annual disclosure requirements: all officers, directors, trustees, and key employees are required to disclose any financial or personal interests that may give rise to a conflict of interest. This disclosure includes relationships with family members, business affiliations, or any other external interests that could impact their decision-making within the organization. These disclosures are collected and reviewed on an annual basis to ensure transparency and accountability. Monitoring and enforcement: the organization regularly and consistently enforces compliance with this policy through the following processes: annual review: the board or a designated committee reviews all conflict of interest disclosures each year. Ongoing monitoring: if a potential conflict arises during the year, individuals are required to update their disclosure statements immediately. Recusal from decisions: if a conflict is identified, the affected individual must recuse themselves from discussions and votes related to the matter. Documentation: any identified conflicts and corresponding actions are recorded in the meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability. Enforcement actions: if an undisclosed or unresolved conflict is discovered, appropriate measures may be taken, which could include further review, corrective actions, or, if necessary, disciplinary measures. This structured approach ensures that the dakota county agricultural society maintains ethical integrity and adherence to best governance practices.”

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