Memorial Park Conservancy Inc.

“The Executive Committee consists of: (a) the four (4) Officers of the MPC, (b) the chairpersons of: (i) the Governance Committee, (ii) the Finance Committee, (iii) the Projects Committee, (iv) the Conservation Committee and (v) the Development Committee and (c) from zero to three at-large members selected from the Board by the Chairman and approved by the Board. At-large members serve until their term on the Board expires or their removal from the Executive Committee by the Chairman at the time of their selection. The Executive Committee has all the authority of the Board during intervals between meetings of the Board, except as limited by this Article V of these Bylaws. The Executive Committee reviews policy and committee recommendations, acts on administrative matters, sets agendas for Board meetings, review and recommend operating budgets, recommend procedures for the financial administration of the MPC, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board or required to fulfill the purpose of the MPC. All actions taken by the Executive Committee is reported to the Board at the meeting of the Board following such actions and shall be subject to revision and alteration by the Board.”

“The Executive Director and Finance Committee review the Form 990 and provide a copy to the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The conflict of interest policy is sent annually via email and/or mail to all board members. Forms are returned to MPC office personnel and board leadership for review and filing.”

“Compensation for executive director is determined as follows: Evaluation, review and approval by the Executive Committee in consultation with board members; evaluation of compensation for comparable positions.”

“Memorial Park Conservancy, Inc. posts Form 990 and the Conflict of Interest Policy on GuideStar.org and DonorEdge through Greater Houston Community Foundation.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: COMMUNITY OUTREACHThis year, the Conservancy managed over 1,300 volunteers providing over 3,700 work hours in the Park. MPC also went out into the community, speaking to different groups such as the Greater Houston Partnership to the National Honor Society at Lamar High School. The Conservancy also participated in city-wide events including Houston Marathons Charity Village, Earth Day Houston, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Nonprofit Partner Program, and Arbor Day. MPC also engaged with current and prospective supporters through the Green Gala, Golf Tournament, and a Fun Run, which included over 1,700 runners in the Park.CAPACITY BUILDINGThe Conservancy is actively building internal infrastructure to prepare for implementation of the Master Plan capital campaign. This included hiring additional staff, bringing total staff to six full-time employees. Board governance and structure was assessed with a professional consulting firm. Technology was upgraded as well as communication materials including redesigning the MPC website, creating and mailing a newsletter, and producing an informative annual report.”