Montgomery County Food Council Inc

“The organization amended its bylaws to increase the number of board members and to revise board member term limits. Under the amended bylaws, each board member may now serve a two-year term, with the option to serve up to two additional consecutive two-year terms.”

“The organization's council members have defined voting rights under the bylaws, which include participation in organizational governance through committee service or full council votes on certain matters.”

“In accordance with the bylaws, council members have the authority to elect members of the board of directors and officers. This right is exercised either through direct vote or designated committee participation.”

“Council members have voting rights on the approval of public policy positions, adoption of the organization's strategic plan, creation of new working groups, committees, and task forces, and any other matters the board of directors submits to the council for approval, as outlined in the bylaws.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, the board chair, the board vice chair, the executive director, and the bookkeeper.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers all members of the board and food council members and is monitored by the annual distribution of conflict of interest policy and confirmation through conflict of interest affirmation which are reviewed and maintained by the co-executive directors. The entire board reviews each transaction to come before the board for potential or actual conflicts of interest. If potential or actual conflicts are identified, the board allows the interested person to present their position but requires them to leave during discussion and voting. The board may appoint a disinterested party to explore alternatives, and if no better option exists, the disinterested directors - or, if needed, the full council - will decide whether the transaction is fair, reasonable, and in mcfc's best interest. The identified conflicts of interest and appropriate recusals are documented in the minutes of each board or committee meeting.”

“The board directors which is entirely made up of independent directors reviews and approves the executive director's compensation. The compensation determination process applies to the following offices/positions and the most recent year for which this process was undertaken for each is identified: office/title year of most recent review/approval co-executive directors 2024”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.”