Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund Inc

“The Organization has two classes of members: Regular and Associate.”

“The Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the Controller and Chief Financial Officer prior to the return being filed. In addition, the Form 990 is shared electronically through a secure portal with the Action Fund Board or a copy is provided to them for discussion, review, and approval at a board meeting prior to the return being filed.”

“All board members and key employees of related organizations as well as those who have served in that capacity within the past 5 years are covered by this policy. Persons covered by this policy shall annually disclose the existence and nature of their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest by completing a Disclosure Form and returning it to the Board Chair. Persons covered by this policy shall supplement the form more often. Former Board members and key employees of related organizations who served in that capacity within the past 5 years shall complete the Disclosure Form. If a potential conflict arises, the CEO will inform the officers. The officers shall obtain material facts. Any person with a potentially conflicting interest shall leave the meeting while discussed. The remaining officers decide if a conflict exists and/or whether to approve the transaction or an alternate course. No persons with a potentially conflicting interest shall be present during the Board's discussion and vote. The Board shall document management of conflicts in a timely manner. Documentation includes the persons with the conflict and the nature of the interest; the terms of the transaction; the approval date; the members present; comparability data obtained and how the data was obtained; and any actions taken by regular members who had a conflict with respect to the transactions. If a conflict of interest is not discovered until after the transaction has occurred, the Board must obtain approval from the Attorney General in accordance with state law. If the Board believes a person has failed to disclose potential conflicts, it shall inform the person and afford the person an opportunity to explain. The Board may take disciplinary and corrective action, which may include removal.”

“The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or its financial statements available to the public.”

“The filing Organization has no employees. Meagan Gallagher, CEO, Heather Bushey, CFO, and Nicole Clegg, VP of Public Policy, are compensated by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Inc. (PPNNE), a related organization. The compensation paid to officers and trustees listed in Part VII Column (D) is part of the management fee paid to PPNNE.”