Sustainable Connections

“Bylaws were amended to: clarify that members are non-voting; remove some board member requirements & initial election language that is no longer relevant since the organization has been operating for over 15 years; update non-discrimination language; and specify who may enter into contracts.”

“Members pay annual dues and are listed in a directory.”

“Tax return is circulated via email, then approved for filing at a Board Meeting.”

“The Conflict of Interest Policy is signed by all board members and employees. This is complied with on an annual basis.”

“The process for determining the Executive Director's compensation included a review and approval by the board of directors, independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.”

“The process for determining the key staff's compensation included a review and approval by the Executive Director, independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.”

“Tax returns are available at www.guidestar.org or from the entity by request. Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are also available by request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Technical assistance provided to businesses on a range of sustainable practices primarily to generate environmental and economic development benefits. Toward Zero Waste technical assistance was a major area of focus, helping businesses with one on one on site consultations to develop and implement plans to make significant reductions in waste going to the landfill. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Energy Efficiency and Renewables Program works to facilitate a local economy powered by the efficient use of clean, renewable and secure energy. We do so through education about our communitys opportunities to succeed, promoting our clean energy leaders, and connecting our members to the resources that they need to become successful leaders.”