Brainerd Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce Education Association

“There are no standing committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Before the filing of the form 990, a copy of the return is made available to the governing body for inspection, review, and comment.”

“Any member of the board of directors who has direct involvement with a project, or request, or with personal or financial interest in any proposal, will be required to make known such interest or involvement. The remaining directors will then determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether there is a sufficient conflict of interest to warrant exclusion from voting, or discussion on any matters concerning that proposal or project at meetings of the board of directors. In addition, the board of directors will maintain confidentiality of its meeting discussions. The board of directors are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. Employees must avoid any relationships or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. At times, an employee may be faced with situations in which business actions taken on behalf of the chamber may conflict with the employees own personal interests. Chamber property, information or business opportunities may not be used for personal gain. Employees with a conflict-of-interest question should seek advice from management. Before engaging in any activity, transaction or relationship that might give rise to a conflict of interest, employees must seek review from their manager or the human resource department.”

“The board of directors initiates an annual performance review of the president. The executive committee conducts the review, which includes comprehensive feedback from individual board and staff members. Compensation is based on performance and comparable salary and benefits data from peer chambers of commerce and other business associations.”

“Governing documents are available upon written request.”