Southern Humboldt Community Park

“No Review was or will be conducted. The preliminary Form 990 & Required Schedules are provided to and reviewed by a designated board officer prior to the return being finalized. All financial data & Information reported on the return is reviewed with the tax preparer prior to the final returns being filed. It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to provide copies of the tax return to other officers and board members”

“A conflict of interest policy was adopted in 2009. All Board Members are issued a copy of this policy with their initial Board of Director's package. The secretary, treasurer, & executive director are responsible for monitoring & bringing to the attention of the the Board of Directors any possible conflict of interest matters that may arise.”

“The process of determining compensation for the Executive Director includes a review of the ED's qualifications, a setting of responsibilities, & determining a reasonable pay rate for the level of experience & responsibility. The ED's salary & job description is negotiated by the personnel committee & the president of the Board of Directors. This committee sets the rate of compensation & determines that it is reasonable & equivalent to the rates of pay of other similarly qualified executive directors in the county. The board of directors determines that the final compensation rate of the ED is contingent on the availability of funds for the position. Final job responsibilities & salary level is negotiated to match the organization's current available funds.”

“The park's exempt organization tax returns, governing documents, minutes of meetings, & financial statements are available for public review at the Park's Garberville office by appointment or by written request. Prior years tax returns are available on the Park's website as well as on the State of CA's Registry of Charitable Trusts Website, and on the website Guidestar.”