Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Inc

“During the course of ordinary business some board members may do business with other board members; however, all board members sign an annual conflict of interest statement where they should disclose any business relationships that could cause a conflict of interest.”

“The organization is a (non-voting) membership organization.”

“Nominating committee presents a slate of candidates to the board chair. Board chair notifies board of directors the slate of candidates and their right to submit additional names by petition. If no petition is filed, the nominations are considered closed and the slate of candidates shall be deemed elected at the regular meeting of the board of directors held in the spring.”

“Although contemporaneous minutes are taken and kept for all board meetings, finance and audit committee meetings, the executive committee meetings, and compensation committee meetings historically have not been subject to exact minute taking, generally due to the confidential manner of discussions.”

“Finance and audit committee will review prior to filing and recommend any adjustments if required. A draft will be reviewed by executive committee prior to filing. The executive office will then provide the filed copy to the board once approved by finance and executive committees.”

“The greater naples chamber of commerce, inc. Has a conflict of interest statement which defines the policy, purpose and outlines potentional areas and natures of conflict. This is signed annually by all employees, directors, and officers stating they have received and are free of any conflict”

“The process for determining compensation of the organization's ceo included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and substantiation of the deliberation and decision was completed.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements are available to the public at administrative offices upon request.”