Halifax International Security Forum

“The federal form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and reviewed first by the finance director and the president. After any necessary corrections are made, a complete copy of the draft form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body before filing with the internal revenue service”

“Halifax's policy is to evaluate conflicts as transparently as possible, in a manner appropriate to the circumstance. Halifax's board members and staff must take action whenever possible by communicating possible or actual conflicts. It is expected that all halifax staff and board members will hold halifax's interest to be primary with all business and ethical relationships.”

“Prior to determining a compensation increase for the president, a compensation analysis is completed. This analysis is generally compiled by the human resources staff using comparble salary data from three or more nonprofit salary surveys. Additionally comparable organiation salary and benefit information is compiled from federal form 990s from similar organizations to use as a reference. The compensation analysis is provided to the chairman of the board of directors and/or to the compensation and evaluation committee of the board of directors. They provide any recommnedations to the full board of directors on a salary increase for the president. This is typically completed during the executive session of a board meeting or through confidential email. Any increase in compensation for this position requires approval of the board. The board chairman then provides a letter or email to the human resources staff on the newly approved salary and effective date.”

“Halifax makes its governing documents, conflict of interestpolicy and financial statements available to the public upon request and upon agreement by the board of directors.”

“Halifax internaitonal security forum (halifax) is a forum and a network for thoughtful and engaged decision-makers from governments, militaries, business, academia and the media to work together to meet emerging threats in a changing world.”

“The john mccain prize for leadership in public services is bestowed at the forum annually by mrs. Cindy mccain. The award is given to individuals from any country who have demonstrated uncommon leadership in the pursuit of human justice.”

“CANADA”

“Original video/music 260,121 0 0 audio visual 136,150 0 0 forum production costs 624,605 75 0 communciations 97,063 0 0 graphic design 53,705 0 0 consulting/advisory 46,529 61,219 0 total 1,218,173 61,294 0”