Mcdowell Chamber of Commerce

“The completed form 990 including all required schedules are distributed and approved at the board meeting prior to electronic submission.”

“Monitoring and enforcement of the conflict of interest policy is provided by the executive committee and board of directors. Officers and directors currently are required to sign the conflict of interest statement when service begins.”

“The executive committee conducts a mid year and year end evaluation to determine the rate of pay, if increase is needed, and if action needs to be taken, and then provides a recommendation to the board for vote”

“All governing documents, policies, and tax returns are available to the public upon request.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b: the completed form 990, including all required schedules, is provided to the governing body electronically for review, commentary, and approval. Approval is electronically provided back to the executive direcor. Upon marjority approval, the form 990 is submitted to the irs. The electronica vote is ratified at the next board meeting. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c: monitoring and enforcement of the conflict of interest policy is provided by the executive committee and by board of directors action as needed. Proceedings are recorded in the meeting minutes. Officers and directors currently are required to sign the conflict of interest statement when service begins. All board embers and staff are covered by the policy. Determination of conflict of interest is made by the executive committee and by board of directors review as needed and is recorded in the meeting minutes. Directors and officers of the board of directors and staff of the chamber who have a conflict of interest regarding a particular matter are expected to voluntarily abstain from deliberations and voting on decisions. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a: the executive committee of the board of directors conducts a mid-year and year-end evaluation for the executive director. Determines if there is to be a merit increase for the upcoming year and then sends a recommendation to the full board for vote. Form 990 part vi, section c, line 19: the organization maes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and annual tax filings available to the public upon request.”