Leadership Greater Washington

“The corporation may have any number of members. The corporation's membership for any given year shall consist of leadership greater washington program year graduates who are duly qualified as members by payment of their annual leadership greater washington dues ("membership dues"), or the waiver thereof, for that year. Membership may be granted to any other person upon his/her application to the corporation and approval of such application by a majority of the corporation's board at a meeting thereof.”

“The members shall have (i) the right to elect designated directors, the chair of the board, and the nominating committee in the manner provided in these bylaws and (ii) such other powers and rights as are vested in them by law, by the corporation's articles of incorporation, or as the board may designate.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an external cpa firm. It is initially reviewed by the organization's accountant, ceo, treasurer of the board, and all members of the finance committee. The return is made available to the entire board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.”

“It is the policy of leadership greater washington to expect that its staff and volunteers act in the best interest of the whole organization. The nature of the organization, by definition, requires the highest-degree of integrity. It is the policy of lgw to require each of its directors, officers and employees to conduct his or her outside employment and personal business, financial, and other relationships in a manner that will avoid any likelihood of a conflict or appearance of a conflict between such outside employment and personal interest and those of lgw. The conflict of interest policy is outlined in the organization's staff manual. Staff review this manual when they are first hired and sign an acknowledgment that they will comply with all policies. Staff are then asked to re-review the policies at their discretion and bring any concerns to the ceo's attention.”

“The compensation committee compiles a regional analysis of similar nonprofit organizations and uses it, along with other metrics, as part of the annual review process of the organization's ceo. The committee recommends changes to the executive committee of the board of directors, which then approves any changes in compensation.”

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

“The corporation's mission is to develop a diverse network of leaders throughout greater washington with a broad understanding of the communities' needs; to act as a catalyst for change in the greater washington area by connecting and strengthening leaders committed to better serve the common good; and to pursue any other purpose consistent with its tax-exempt status.”

“The process of overseeing the audit and selecting an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”