Foothills Humane Society Inc.

“Nominating committee: 1. Responsible for bringing to the foothills humane society board members who represent the diversity of the community, who are willing to participate actively in the committees and events of the board and who will adhere and support the principles of the foothills humane society. 2. Responsible for interviewing all prospective members of the board of directors before bringing their names forward to be approved by the board of directors for nomination. 3. Responsible for informing prospective members of all obligations that are required of them and conducting them on a tour of the shelter prior to their nomination 4. Members are appointed by the president in january for a one year term. 5. The chair and vice chair will be board members but other members who are not board members may be appointed by the president. 6. The president may not be a voting member of the nominating committee. 7. Meetings are held as necessary. 8. The chair will present a slate of all those who have met the qualifications of a board member and are willing to actively serve on the board at the first regular board meeting of the year. The chair will also present a slate of those directors who are eligible and willing to be officers of the society. 9. The chair will present to the board candidates for election to fill vacant seats on the board during the year as needed.”

“The treasurer e-mails a copy of the tax return to all board members for them to review prior to their next board meeting. The tax return is approved at the board meeting and is submitted to the irs by the treasurer.”

“Whenever any director has a conflict of interest or a perceived conflict of interest with the organization, he shall notify the board chair of such conflict in writing as soon as possible. When any conflict of interest is relevant to a matter that comes under consideration or requires action by the board, or a committee of the board, the interested person shall call it to the attention of the board chair and shall not be present during board or committee discussion or decision on the matter.”

“Copies are available upon request. Copies are available at the shelter and copies are sent to anyone who requests a copy.”

“The organization did not change its oversight process or selection process during the year.”