Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor

“The executive committee, comprised of the president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, plus up to two other at-large board members, and the bishop, has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The sole member of nebraska lutheran outdoor ministries, inc is nebraska synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america.”

“The synod council of nebraska synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america, the sole member of nebraska lutheran outdoor ministries, inc, appoints the directors of nebraska lutheran outdoor ministries, inc.”

“Before any proposed amendments to the articles of incorporation or by-laws made by the board of directors become effective, the board must have approval from the synod council of the nebraska synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america.”

“The executive director and the financial records manager, with assistance from the accounting firm, prepares the form 990. The nlom finance and audit committee reviews the form 990 and makes a recommendation to the board for approval. The board of directors receive an electronic copy of the form 990 for their review prior to filing the return with the irs. The executive director then presents the form 990 to the board of directors at the next regularly scheduled meeting.”

“Each board member, the executive director, and all members of a committee with board-delegated powers annually complete a conflict of interest statement and submit it to the executive committee. All conflicts of interest are reviewed by the board or executive committee members. Any new conflicts of interest that arise during the year are required to be reported at that time.”

“The board of directors approves the budget for the compensation for the executive director. Upon the approval of the budget, the executive director makes the final determination of other officer compensation. The executive director's compensation is determined annually by the board chairman and one other board member with final approval required by the executive committee of the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Bishop scott johnson is an employee of the related organization, nebraska synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america. Nebraska lutheran outdoor ministries, inc. Does not have access to the bishop's salary, so it is not included on form 990, part vii.”

“Transfer of restricted net assets to foundation -67,932.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”