National Caucus of Environmental

“The form 990 is reviewed by management and a draft copy is sent to all the board of directors for review before it is filed with the irs.”

“Ncel requires an annual review of the conflict of interest policy and submission of a conflict of interest disclosure form by all directors, officers, and committee members. The policy requests that officers and directors disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts. The policy instructs officers and directors to remove themselves from voting on matters in which they have a conflict of interest. Any person with a conflict is recused from the discussion and decision process. The executive director monitors compliance at the winter board meeting.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available for public inspection upon request.”

“Climate & energy: state legislators witness the daily impact that a changing climate has on their state. They understand that action must be taken now in order to build a clean energy economy for the future. Ncel participants are working to ensure their states make deep reductions in carbon emissions through energy efficiency, increased renewable energy, beneficial electrification, and carbon pricing. These legislators are also working to prevent environmental damage from fossil fuel development. In addition, ncel empowers state legislators by keeping them up-to-date on the most pressing climate and energy issues and providing them with the tools to pursue solutions in their states. Ocean: climate change is having drastic impacts on ocean ecosystems and coastal communities, yet oceans and coastlines also offer innovative opportunities for climate resilience and adaptation. Ncel supports lawmakers in coastal states working to adopt renewable offshore energy, preserve and protect coastal ecosystems, reduce plastic pollution and marine debris, and effectively develop coastal resilience plans that account for future impacts like sea level rises. Ncel's staff organizes state legislators to keep them up-to-date on the most pressing ocean issues, and provides them with the tools to advance protection in their states.”

“The processes of oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant has not changed during the year.”