Northern Rockies Conservation

“Organizations Process to Review form 990: The 990 is prepared by accounting firm and reviewed by co-treasurers prior to filing. All members of the board are provided a final copy of the 990.”

“Enforcement of Conflicts Policy: Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board delegated powers is required to sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, understands NRCC is a charitable organization and to maintain its federal tax exemption must engage primarily in activities which accomplish tax-exempt purposes, and will inform the board of directors immediately of any current or future potential conflicts of interest. NRCC requires immediate disclosures by directors of any financial interest and material facts related to any conflict of interest and said parties are removed from voting on potential conflict of interest determinations by the remainder of the board of directors. If it is determined that a conflict of interest has occurred, appropriate disciplinary and corrective action is undertaken. Contemporaneous recordings of these proceedings are made and filed.”

“Compensation Process for Top Official: Compensation for the executive director was determined by the voting members of the board of directors. Salary rates were based on regional averages for similar positions. All deliberations, comparability data, and voting results on compensations were recorded at the time and housed in certified documents at NRCC. This was most recently undertaken in 2022 and 2024.”

“Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation: NRCC makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

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