Native Governance Center

“There are currently 5 committees: governance, audit and finance, executive, and development/fundraising. They have various levels of authorities, all spelled out in their charters.”

“Management reviews the form 990 and the full board approves either through meeting or action without meeting.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence and nature of his or her financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts to the executive director and/or directors and members of committees with board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangements the executive director shall report to the board all potential conflicts of interest disclosed to the executive director. After disclosure of the financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the final determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person may make a factual presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after such presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement that results in the conflict of interest. An interested person shall not actively participate in the discussion of, or vote on, the transaction or arrangement that results i the conflict of interest, either formally at a board or committee meeting or informally through contact with individual board or committee members. In addition, the interested person should not be counted in determining whether a quorum is present for the board or committee meeting at which the transaction or arrangement that results in the conflict of interest is to be voted upon. Each staff, director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board-delegated powers shall annually sign a conflict of inters acknowledgement/disclosure form.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors. The board of directors determines a reasonable market rate based on organizations of similar size and purpose and comparable salary survey data. All proceedings are recorded within meeting minutes.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Native nations in our region have identified a need to strengthen their financial infrastructure. Informed leadership and strong financial management practices are crucial components for effective self-governance. In response to this need, we're launching a new tribal finance program to support native nations in building their financial capacity. The program is currently in a pilot stage. Using a native nation rebuilding approach to tribal finance, we equip tribal leaders with the inspiration, skills, resources, and connections they need to effectively put their ideas into action for improving their tribal financial systems. We also want to help leaders build a foundation for increasing their tribal capacity and exerting their sovereignty.”

“Benefits administration fees: management and general expenses 4,029. Total expenses 4,029. Contracted services: program service expenses 179,561. Fundraising expenses 2,208. Total expenses 181,769. Marketing and communication: program service expenses 15,856. Management and general expenses 1,676. Fundraising expenses 3,243. Total expenses 20,775. Program management: program service expenses 120,000. Total expenses 120,000.”