Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc.

“The staff works with the finance committee of the board of directors to present theform 990 to the full board of directors for review and approval.”

“Crk is committed to avoiding actual and perceived conflicts of interest. Our policyis to respond to and resolve any actual or perceived conflicts of interest that mayarise. To that end, any person acting on behalf of crk is expected to serve the bestinterests of the organization and shall immediately disclose potential conflicts ofinterests to the audit committee. The organization requires that the board ofdirectors, officers and the executive director disclose any potential conflicts ofinterest.”

“It is the policy of crk to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are considered annually, the organization does not grant automatic salary increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The consideration of salary increases includes the employee?s fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism.”

“It is the policy of crk to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are considered annually, the organization does not grant automatic salary increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The consideration of salary increases includes the employee?s fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism.”

“The organization publishes an annual report, audit, financial statements and by the numbers each year and makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy available to the public.”

“MISCELLANEOUS - 59.”

“Our mission is to educate, advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the chattahoochee river, including its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and conserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system and in recognition of the important ecosystem functions provided throughout the region and planet.”