Clemson Alumni Association

“The executive committee has authority to take official action between meetings of the full board on all matters except those related to organizational structure, property transactions, and other actions requiring two-thirds majority vote of the full board.”

“Effective july 1, 2017, clemson alumni association began operations separate from that of an affiliated organization. The move to stand-alone operations and updates to the governance approach resulted in new organizational bylaws, with the organizational purpose remaining the same.”

“Membership in clemson alumni association is limited to the alumni of clemson university. Should there be issues presented to the membership body by the board of directors, members have the right to vote on such at a called annual meeting.”

“All items of action from all committees went to the full board for action and have therefore been documented in the full board minutes.”

“During the year the process for formalization of chapters occurred with written policies and procedures related to ensuring consistent operations and were effective for fy19. During fy18, close oversight and engagement of organizational management with the chapters occurred.”

“The form 990 is sent to all board members for review and comments, with the finance and risk committee of the board having specific responsibility for the detailed review of the form 990 and addressing any questions from the board as a whole. These actions occur prior to the filing of the form 990.”

“Clemson alumni association board members and officers receive a copy of the conflict of interest policy annually for review and signature. Any director or officer who has a conflict shall make a prompt and full disclosure to the board of directors prior to any action on such contract or transaction by the board of directors. If a conflict is deemed to exist, such person shall not vote on, nor use his or her personal influence on, nor participate in (other than to present factual information or to respond to questions) the discussions or deliberations with respect to such contract or transactions.”

“Clemson alumni association has no employees. Compensation paid to individuals who perform services on behalf of the alumni association are reviewed as a part of a central clemson university human resources function as these individuals are considered employees of clemson university.”

“Clemson alumni association's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“In prior years, there were no activities reported as operations were primarily considered to come under the umbrella of an affiliated organization. During the tax year ending june 30, 2018, assets attributable to the alumni operations were transferred by the affiliated organization to clemson alumni association.”

“Related organizations of clemson university participate in a combined request for audit and tax services on a recurring basis. At least one member from each entity participates in the selection process. Clemson alumni association chose to utilize the audit and tax services of the firm performing these services for the other related entities currently under contract.”