Northern Plains Resource Council

“In addition to the Board of Directors, we also have the Organization and Finance Task Force which is authorized to act on behalf of the Board of Directors if decisions must be made before the full Board of Directors can be convened. The O&F Task Force is composed of officers from the Board of Directors as well as individuals who hold certain positions described in our bylaws. The purpose of the O&F Task Force is to oversee the administration and finances of Northern Plains. The O&F Task Force reports to the Board of Directors on all its meetings.”

“We are a democratically-operated membership organization composed primarily of members who donate their time and resources to the organization for the purpose of directing and fulfilling program goals. We do not have stockholders or different classes of membership. All members in good standing are eligible to vote for officers and at-large board members annually. All members present at the Annual Meeting can introduce and vote on policy resolutions.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance & Administration, reviewed and edited by the Staff Director and Director of Mission Engagement, and then distributed to the Organization & Finance Task Force and Board of Directors for final review. Upon review and approval by the Board of Directors, the form 990 is also posted on our website.”

“The Board of Directors reviews policies and procedures, including the Conflict of Interest policy, from time to time. Every board member is issued a guidebook annually that includes several relevant organizational policies, including the Conflict of Interest policy.”

“All members of the Organization and Finance Task Force as asked to complete a written evaluation of the Staff Director annually. The Chair of the Board and the Chair of the O&F Task Force hold a meeting with the Staff Director to conduct a performance evaluation and determine salary adjustments. The Staff Director determines all other salaries within guidelines set by the O&F Task Force. Salaries are based on experience, performance, and completion of work plans. The Staff Director and the O&F Task Force review salary and compensation surveys for the region periodically to ensure salaries stay within reasonable parameters.”

“Financial statements are reviewed at every board meeting and at our annual meeting. Any member in good standing can request financial statements, governing documents, or our Conflict of Interest policy; we do not normally furnish this information to the general public.”