Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative

“There was a change to the organizational bylaws in 2023.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the audit & finance committee and the executive committee. A copy of the 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors.”

“Hwpi board members shall perform their duties in a manner free from conflict of interest. To this end, no board member shall use his/her position as a board member to benefit either himself/herself of any other individual or agency apart from the total interest of hwpi. In addition, neither hwpi staff nor contractors involved in the development of bidding specifications on behalf of hwpi shall benefit from transactions of the organization, except as may be specifically approved by the hwpi board of directors. Specifically, no staff member, officer or agent of hwpi shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if the appearance of a conflict of interest, real or perceived, exists. Hwpi officers, staff members, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of significant monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to subagreements. Significant monetary valye includes any or all items worth more than 25 on the open market. When a hwpi board member determines that the possibility of a personal interest conflict exists, he/she should, prior to the matter being considered, disclose his/her interest (such disclosure shall become a matter of public record in the minutes of the board), and thereafter shall abstain from participation in both the discussion of the matter and the vote thereon.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by the executive committee on behalf of the board of directors. It is reviewed on an annual basis and is determined based on performance, market level for a similarly qualified person in a comparable position at a similarly situated organization, and the organization's budget.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The huron waterloo pathways initiative (hwpi) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to facilitate the development and use of non- motorized recreational trails throughout washtenaw county and in surrounding communities. Our work to support trail development centers around private fundraising, public engagement, communications, and community outreach, focusing not only on physically building and maintaining trails, but raising awareness of the many community benefits of outdoor recreation - including both mental and physical health; environmental impact and sustainability; nature access; education; and more. Hwpi works in close partnership wtih washtenaw county parks and recreation commission (wcparc) to construct the washtenaw county-wide border to border trail (b2b trail) by bringing private dollars and both public and government engagement to the project that will continue to have a significant positive and lasting impact on the washtenaw county community.”