Montana Beef Council

“A copy of the 990 is presented to the board of directors at the first meeting following the completion of the 990. It could be presented before it is filed, but the scheduled meeting dates usually do not allow viewing it before it is filed.”

“The policy is outlined on pages 17, 52-57 of the mbc policy & procedures manual, updated annually. All board members and employees are required to complete the "annual conflict of interest disclosure statement for directors" form. Questions or concerns are to be directed to the executive director or the chairman of the board of directors. Affidavits and other information is reviewed and the executive director and chairman take appropriate action depending upon the seriousness of the conflict of interest, which may include meeting with the individual, immediate discharge or asking the individual to remove himself from the conflict of interest situation. The procedure is outlined in full detail in the mbc policy and procedures manual.”

“The executive director does research on salaries and reports to the budget committee members on key employee performance. The budget committee then goes into a closed session and decides on a total salary package for all employees. The package is presented to the board of directors for a vote of approval.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy is included in the policy and procedures manual which was updated on 1/18/2018 and is available to review per request. The annual report was available on the montana beef council website. Copies of the annual report were available at producer organization meetings. In addition, 300 reports were distributed through auction markets, college classroom presentations, individual requests and used as otherwise requested.”

“Payment of levy of other states: program service expenses 10,508. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,508. Beef safety & issues management: program service expenses 9,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,500. National organizations - us mef: program service expenses 6,483. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,483. Deptartment of livestock fees: program service expenses 6,298. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,298. Equipment repairs: program service expenses 4,939. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,939. Research: program service expenses 4,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,000. Information-health professionals: program service expenses 1,279. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,279. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 994. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 994. Dues: program service expenses 397. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 397. Food service: program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200.”