Eco Justice Center Inc.

“The organization has one member, the elected leadership of the racine dominicans.”

“The member of the organization has the duty to appoint the directors from the slate of candidates endorsed by the board.”

“The member of the organization has the authority to approve of changes to the articles of incorporation and/or the bylaws of the corporation.”

“The organization requires all voting directors of the board to have access for review purposes to the form 990 prior to it being filed with the internal revenue service. The executive director submits a draft copy to the board prior to the due date of the return. Each board member is given the opportunity to respond in writing or by e-mail to the executive director asking any questions or objecting to any information presented on the form.”

“The organization provides a copy of the written policy to all officers, directors and key employees and reviews compliance at monthly board meetings. The minutes of the board meetings include any disclosure made, the decision on whether a conflict exists, any actions taken, and where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation.”

“The organizatons's executive director's compensation, including base salary and benefits, is recommended by the finance committee in its annual budgeting process. In order to ensure reasonable compensation, the finance committee will obtain compensation comparability data for the position. The comparability data may be based on industry surveys, use of a compensation consultant, documentation of persons holding similar positions in similar organizations, expert compensation studies, or other comparable data. The final decision regarding compensation is the responsiblity of the board of directors.”

“The organization provides access at the request of third parties to the articles of incorporation; bylaws; form 990 and all schedules; proof of tax exempt status; annual report if published; conflict of interest policy; and code of conduct. The organization generally will not provide access to personnel policies and procedures; financial policies and procedures; board and committee meeting minutes; financial statements, both final and interim; contracts, leases, and agreements, and program files and records.”

“Sister services: program service expenses 36,766. Management and general expenses 10,904. Fundraising expenses 5,452. Total expenses 53,122.”

“Transfer from related party 153,824.”

“Oversight and selection of accountants for the annual financial review is performed by the organization's finance committee.”