Milkweed Editions Inc

“The executive committee is made up of the officers of the board of directors (chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer), the immediate past chair of the board of directors, the chair of the advancement committee, the chair of the finance committee, any other directors who may be appointed by the chair of the corporation, and, ex officio, the publisher of the corporation. The executive committee is chaired by the chair of the board of directors. The executive committee has the authority to act for the board of directors between meetings of the board. The executive committee conducts an annual review of the publisher & ceo. Their review and compensation adjustments are shared with the full board in an executive session at a board meeting.”

“The audit subcommittee of the finance committee reviews the audited financial statements and recommends their acceptance to the entire board of directors (milkweed's governing body). Each member of the board receives a copy of the statements prior to the meeting at which the statements are accepted. The audit subcommittee also approves the selection of the independent auditing firm.”

“The audit subcommittee of the finance committee reviews the audited financial statements and recommends their acceptance to the entire board of directors (milkweed's governing body). Each member of the board receives a copy of the statements prior to the meeting at which the statements are accepted. The audit subcommittee also approves the selection of the independent auditing firm.”

“Independent board members (interested persons) are asked to sign a statement annually which affirms that they have read and understand the conflict of interest policy. Interested persons have a duty to disclose potential conflicts of interest at which point the remaining board members will review and determine whether a conflict exists. Board members must recuse themselves from any decision and vote on determining whether a conflict exists. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes. If the board has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the interested person of the basis for such belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the interested person's response and after making further any inquiry that may be warranted, the board determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“The executive committee conducts an annual review of the publisher & ceo. Their review and compensation adjustments are shared with the full board in an executive session at a board meeting. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization does not make its governing documents or its conflict of interest policy available to the public.”