Historic Savannah Foundation Incorporated

“The board of trustees shall be elected from the ballot offered by the nominating committee by the vote of a majority of the members present at each annual meeting of the membership, a quorum of the members being present, to serve until the end of their term or until their successors shall have been duly chosen and qualified, or until death, resignation or removal. Independent nominations may be made in accordance with article ix of these by-laws. Trustees should be chosen from the general membership of historic savannah foundation, inc., excepting ex-officio members.”

“The board reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.”

“The executive committee of the board and the personnel committee review and approve the compensation for the position of president/ceo. References within the non-profit preservation industry obtained from national trust for historic preservation and the preservation partners network are used in this review.”

“The president/ceo of the organization reviews and approves the compensation for key employees.”

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

“Preservation and restoration of historic properties - historic savannah foundation (hsf) is the only non-profit preservation organization in savannah and chatham county. With more than a thousand supporters, hsf is the recognized leader of the local preservation movement. Hsf advocates, educates, and gets directly involved in preserving and protecting savannah's heritage. Through the use of a revolving fund, which acquires and restores endangered historic buildings, a variety of creative educational programs to train youth and adults, and the davenport house museum, which serves as an example of good stewardship, hsf touches tens of thousands of people each year. Hsf started one of the country's first revolving funds which raises private capital to save vacant, blighted historic buildings. Hsf saved scores of buildings in the landmark district and, since then, it has gone on to save nearly 370 historic buildings throughout multiple historic districts across savannah. While doing so, hsf helped the city earn an international reputation as a well-preserved city and tourist destination.”

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