Northern Plains Eye Foundation

“Board members Rebecca Linquist and Renae Welke have a family relationship; board members Colin Brown and Rebecca Linquist have a business relationship; and board members Taylor Slingsby and Rebecca Welke have a business relationship.”

“The annual tax Form 990 is prepared by our Treasurer a retired CPA with nonprofit expertise. The executive director associate director finance committee and executive committee are provided copies of the return for review and input prior to filing. A copy of the form is also distributed to the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“1. The policy is reviewed with all officers and board committee and staff members. 2. All officers and board committee and staff members complete the inquiry form annually noting any conflict or potential conflict in writing. 3. A summary of any disclosures is compiled and filed by the executive director. 4. Should the executive director note any potential or apparent conflicts of interest the executive director forwards copies of the disclosure statements to the board chairperson who then confers with legal counsel if necessary. 5. The board chairperson then makes a final determination whether any conflicts are sufficiently serious to require the person no longer participates in the role of director officer committee member etc. 6. If it is determined the person with the potential or apparent conflict of interest is able to remain in his her role said person shall abstain from making motions voting executing agreements or taking any other similar direct or indirect action on behalf of the corporation where the conflict or duality might remain and may be precluded from debate on the matter.”

“The executive committee of the Board of Directors reviews the salary and benefits of the executive director and recommends any increases and gives approval. Data looked at includes the employees experience level and credentials along with local compensation comparisons and what is happening economically in the region. Executive compensation is approved by the finance committee and ultimately the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget approval process.”

“Upon request it will be evaluated”

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