Virginia Pork Council Inc

“Virginia pork council (vpc) and north carolina pork council (ncpc) entered into an agreement where ncpc provides various management services to vpc. Services include, but are not limited to, the development of annual work plan, provide annual budgets and financial reporting, provide expertise to oversee programs, etc. Fees paid to ncpc for management services are $18,000 in 2024. Vpc's executive director is an employee of ncpc. The amount of compensation ncpc paid to the executive director is not based on services provided to vpc.”

“Any person who is actively engaged in virginia as an owner, operator, contract feeder, meat packer, integrator, manager or employee of an enterprise involved in the production of porcine animals with the intent of being in animal agriculture is eligible to become a member. Any person who pays the promotion assessment pursuant to the pork promotion, research and consumer information order (7 cfr part 1230) arising from his or her activities in the commonwealth of virginia is eligible to be a member. No members or class of members shall have the right to vote on any matter at any meeting of the members.”

“An independent cpa firm prepares the form 990. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the executive director and the president for review. It is then made available to all board members before filing with the irs. Members of the board of directors are informed of the review, the filing process, and are offered a copy of form 990 for their review.”

“The organization prohibits its board, committee and staff members from engaging in any activity, practice, or conduct that appears to be a conflict of interest. The board of directors resolves all questions regarding conflicts. All members of the board and all committee members acknowledge the conflict of interest policy by signing an annual disclosure form. Any person with an apparent conflict is required to withdraw from any discussions relating to the conflict and is prohibited from voting on that matter.”

“All governing documents and policies are available to view, upon request, at the organization's office.”