Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc.

“The prepared Form 990 will be reviewed by the Executive Director and Operations Manager. They will then provide the Form 990 to the Board Finance Committee who will review the 990. The Board Finance Committee will then present the Form 990 to the full Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled board meeting for their review and approval.”

“The organization requires that Board of Directors, Officers and the Executive Director disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to the negotiations with respect to the proposed transaction involving a member of the board, officer or executive director (interested Management Person) with a financial interest in the proposed transaction. Following disclosure of a financial interest, the Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists and if so the Board shall vote to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the Organization's best interests.”

“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 a function of performance and the Organization's ability to pay. Salary increases are considered annually, the Organization does not grant automatic annual 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 a function of performance and the Organization's ability to pay. Salary increases are considered annually, the Organization does not grant automatic annual 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 each year that makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.”