Tsaile Wheatfields Dineh Water User

“Two sisters sit on the Board of Directors, Anelda Keldety and Amelda Benally. Our conflict of interest policy addresses any potential issue of this sort. are active members of the community who contribute greatly to the Tsaile-Wheatfields Dineh Water Users Association through their participation, volunteerism and planning contributions. All board members are required to divulge any conflict of interest concerning any issue before the Board of Directors and withdraw from any voting or discussion to avoid any appearance of conflicting interest. The community served is small, so it can be difficult to avoid relationship issues because people may be related through marriage, blood or clanship. Our conflict of interest policy addresses situations where such a conflict may arise.”

“The organization have a membership of individuals who hold authorized grazing permits to raise livestock or engage in agricultural production of the land permitted to them.”

“After completion of its Form 990 and prior to submittal, the Board of Directors provide a detailed explanation of the Form 990 to its membership at the soonest scheduled monthly meeting.”

“In its monthly meetings of the Board of Directors, the officers are given the opportunity to disclose any possible appearance of a Conflict of Interest situation prior to discussion on any agenda item before the board. Membership are also allowed to voice any conflict concerns before the Board to resolve prior to any full discussion is taken on the topic. If a vote is required for approval of a decision, it is noted in the minutes of any conflict of interest and that the officer conflicted is not allowed to vote on the matter.”

“Prior to receipt of funding, developed job descriptions for the needed position then the organization performed wage surveys on a reservation-wide and state-wide basis to develop comparable wages for each proposed position. After this step was performed the proposed wages were approved by the Board before any advertisement took place.”

“Copies of the Form 990 are available upon request from the offices of the Tsaile-Wheatfields Dineh Water User Association.”

“The organization's Bylaws, policies and financial statements are available to the public at the offices of the Tsaile-Wheatfields Dineh Water Users Association. The Navajo Nation also have the Bylaws for public review at their offices of the Division of Economic Development, Business Services. Each month the financial statements are updated and presented at the Board of Directors monthly meeting, which is open to the public.”