Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc.

“Broad authority was delegated to the executive committee to manage day to day activities of wspc.”

“Revised bylaws were approved october 2013 which expanded the board.”

“Mitchell silver the arsenal @ central park new york, ny 100065 william castro 24 west 61st street, 5th floor new york, ny 10065 margaret chin (or designee) member of new york city council new york, ny 10007 maria derr -designee of david gruber community board 2 representative new york, ny 10011”

“A copy of the tax return is presented to the treasurer for preliminary review and then to the audit committee prior to filing along with the board's approval.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Once facts are presented, the interested party is removed from discussion and the rest of the board determines if a conflict exists. If it is determined that the member/interested party has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, the board will take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“There are no employees of wspc but the office of executive director is filled by an employee of the city, subject to the approval of the city's conflicts of interest board(coib) who is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the park. No compensation from wspc was paid to the executive director. In addition, nyc parks department allocated a portion of the grant money to a summer playground associate.”

“Available upon request and on wspc website.”

“The organization works with the new york city parks department and neighborhood groups to ensure that washington square park continues as a diverse and historical urban green space through engaging volunteers and raising funds to keep the park clean, safe and beautiful.”

“For the fiscal year ending june 30, 2014, wspc volunteers contributed 96 hours helping to plant and maintain the gardens within the park.”

“The organization utilized the cash basis of reporting for its' initial return filed for the year ended june 30, 2013. For the year ended june 30, 2014 the organization utilized the accrual method which reflects income and expenses on its' books.”