Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program

“The Organization's policy is to distribute a copy of the Form 990 to the Board of Directors/Trustees to read and review before filing the form.”

“The Organization maintains a written Business Ethics and Conduct policy. The code addresses the Organization's open door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions, and complains with someone who can address them properly. It states if the employee is to discuss the matter with someone in Human Resources or anyone in management that they are comfortable in approaching, including the Organization's Compliance Officer. Supervisors and managers are required to report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct to the Organization's Compliance Officer. The Organization's Compliance Officer is responsible for investigating and resolving all reported complains and allegations concerning the violations of the Code, and at his/her discretion, shall advise the Chief Administrator and/or the Audit Task Force. The Compliance Officer has direct access to the Audit Task Force of the Board of Directors and is required to report to the Audit Task Force at least annually on the compliance activity.”

“The Board of Trustees reviews the Organization's Chief Administrator position and job performance on an annual basis. A written review is conducted and confidential discussions are held between the Chairman and Individual Trustees. The Chairman and/or Personnel Committee Chairperson meet annually with the Chief Administrator to review the independent evaluations and to discuss suggestions for improvement where applicable. The Chief Administrator position is not a paid position with the Organization.”

“The organization does not make public its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements. However, it does make its Form 990 available to the public on another's website or upon request, as required by law.”