Beyond Pesticides

“The Form 990 is shared with executive committee of the board of directors before it is filed.”

“All candidates on the Beyond Pesticides board of directors are required to sign a statement stating any possible conflicts of interest with the stated purposes of the operations of the organization. The Nominations Committee requires from the nominee information concerning all of the nomineess activities which may be relevant to the purposes of the organization. The Nominations committee makes this information available to members at the time of voting. Any material misrepresentation by the nominee results in the disqualification of the nominee to be elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Any evidence of a conflict of interest, violation of the purpose, misrepresentation of the organization or evidence of fiduciary irresponsibility constitutes just cause for a board member to be removed from the board as provided in the organizations bylaws. This includes the executive director who serves as an ex officio member of the board and is hired and reviewed annually by the board. The Office Personnel Manual provides the executive director with emergency authority to sever from employment any employee whose conduct or activity immediately and substantially jeopardizes the ability of the organization to render effective service to its membership or undermine the purposes of the organization.”

“Beyond Pesticides holds an annual election to 1/3 of its board of directors. A nominations committee of the board of directors puts together a slate, collecting nominations from the board and membership. A ballot is distributed to the membership annually with candidates and an opportunity for a write-in.”

“The organization conducts a thorough review of similar organizations by evaluating information available through Guidestar to determine comparability information. A review committee conducts the review and brings the information to the board of directors for a discussion and vote of the board in executive session.”

“Currently all Beyond Pesticides policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.”

“Part VII, Section A Line (5) - Business owned by board member was paid at arms-length for consulting services unrelated to his duties as board member. The funds are paid to Osborne Organics and include the cost for technical services, plan development, training, and consultation to municipal parks departments, and includes billing for soil testing and materials purchased from third parties.”

“Consultants 302081. 294490. 4537. 3054.”