Sustainability Institute Inc.

“Draft form 990 was provided to the full board via email and they were asked to provide comments and/or suggestions.”

“Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of 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 sustainability institutes best interests. Both votes shall be by majority vote without counting the vote of any interested director.”

“The executive directors salary is determined by the board of directors and reviewed annually.”

“All other salaries are determined by the executive director and board of directors and reviewed annually.”

“Governing documents are available upon request”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Charleston Upper Peninsula Initiative the Initiative (UPI) is an innovative community planning and urban redevelopment effort focused on an 865 acre area on the upper eastside of the Charleston peninsula. This area is transitioning from its heavy industrial and commercial roots into modern workplaces, retail establishments, restaurants, and dense housing. It is becoming a place where locals go to live, work, and play because of its unique character, corridor of high-tech businesses, and local flavor. The Initiative is a pilot project modeled on the EcoDistricts Framework, developed by EcoDistricts, which emphasizes the integration of smart infrastructure, green buildings, and community engagement and provides a template that guides and supports implementation of highly collaborative and innovative projects to build a strong sense of place and vibrant, lasting communities. SI serves as the backbone organization for The Initiative.”