Chautauqua Lake and Watershed

“Members of the alliance must fall within one or more of the categories noted in the by-laws of the alliance (article 1, section 1.2). The categories of members include: 1.) county, town or village located in the chautauqua lake watershed (the "watershed"); 2.) soil and water conservation district; 3.) northern chautauqua lake sewer district; 4.) south and center chautauqua lake sewer district; 5.) chautauqua county visitor's bureau; 6.) non-profit organizations located in the watershed with a chautauqua lake and/or watershed related mission or purpose; 7.) chautauqua institution; 8.) county chamber of commerce; 9.) additional entities with a relationship to the chautauqua lake or watershed designated by the members from time to time. Membership requirements, in addition to those set in article 1 of the by- laws, shall be set by the board of directors.”

“A member can nominate a candidate for the board of directors of the alliance by giving proper notice in accordance with the by-laws. The board of directors is elected by a majority vote of the members at the annual meeting of the members. Officers of the alliance are elected annually by the board of directors.”

“A copy of the form 990 is to be reviewed by the executive director, treasurer, and the audit committtee before signing and submission. A copy is also to be made available to all officers and directors in either paper or electronic format for review prior to submission.”

“Both staff and board members are required to annually complete and deliver to the secretary a written statement of all potential conflicts of interest that the indvidual may have at the time. Any board or staff member who has a potential conflict of interest in any matter coming before the board or before any of its committees shall not participate in any discussion of or vote in connection with the matter. At the discretion of the board or committee chair, the board or staff member with the potential conflict can be asked to leave the meeting until the discussion and vote have been completed.”

“Governing documents, the alliance's independently compiled, reviewed or audited financial statements and exempt orgranization information returns may be requested at the alliance's business office.”

“The alliance was formed for the purpose of working in collaboration with lake and watershed-related organizations, municipalities, and other stakeholders in chautauqua county, ny, to promote and facilitate implementation of recommendations from the chautauqua lake watershed management plan and the chautauqua lake macrophyte management strategy by prioritizing projects, securing funding and allocating resources.”

“Volunteers included individuals serving as officers and directors of the alliance during the year.”