Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc.

“The following changes were adopted to the Bylaws during the year: The minimum number of members on the board of directors was removed. Clarification was added that the Coalition for the Upper South Platte appoints up to three directors. Colation members: Maximum number to serve as directors is nine, removed ability for the member to appoint an alternate to represent the director. Collaborative members: Changed from 25% of board to maximum five directors and added that the director is nominated by the collaborative leadership. Interested invdividuals: Changed from 25% of board to maximum six directors. The term of officers was changed from two years to one year. For amendment of Bylaws removed the requirement that the amendment be submitted in writing to the Board at the previous meeting and included in the minutes of that meeting.”

“The organization has members in the following classes: Coalition members: 501(c)(3) or similar status organizations Collaborative members: informal collaboratives that are not a formal organization State & Federal agencies Interested individuals”

“The Coalition for the Upper South Platte may appoint up to three board members. The board of directors of Coalition members may nominate representatives to serve on the board, up to nine board members may represent coalition members. The leadership of collaborative members may nominate representatives to serve on the board, up to five board members may represent collaborative members. Representatives from state and federal agencies participate on the board in a nonvoting capacity.”

“A draft of Form 990 is provided via email to all directors for review and approval prior to submittal.”

“The Policy and any changes in circumstances are Reviewed on an ongoing basis. All staff and board are required to sign an acknowledgement that they understand and comply.”

“An RFP was distributed prior to selecting the Executive Director. Compensation rates were researched as part of this process. Other Officers and Key employees: The Executive Director does a compensation comparison when creating new positions.”

“Selected data is filed on the Colorado Secretary of State's website, as well as being available on guidestar.org.”

“Documents are available on the website and upon request during normal business hours.”

“Facilitation services: Program service expenses 29,955. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,955. Land use consulting: Program service expenses 63,873. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 63,873. Natural resource consulting: Program service expenses 5,688. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,688. habitat rehab consulting: Program service expenses 3,031. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,031. Construction contracts: Program service expenses 16,435. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,435.”