Water for People

“The executive committee acts between meetings of the full board of directors to carry out the business of the corporation with full powers of the board except the power to change or amend the organization's bylaws. The executive committee shall consist of the chair, vice-chair, and treasurer.”

“The form 990 is first reviewed by water for people management staff, then forwarded for review and approval by the audit committee, then the executive committee. The form 990 will be provided to the full board for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organization's policy on conflicts of interest and disclosure of certain interests covers officers, directors and employees. The policy covers contracts or transactions in which a responsible person or family member has a material interest in excess of five percent, or of which such person is a director, officer, agent, partner, trustee, personal representative, guardian, custodian or other legal representative. The policy also covers a responsible person accepting gifts, entertainment or other favors with a value in excess of $100 from any individual or entity doing or wanting to do business with water for people, or seeking to receive a loan or grant, or to secure other financial commitments from water for people. Each new responsible person is required to review a copy of the policy and acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. Each responsible person annually completes a disclosure form. The policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors. Board members must disclose information relative to a conflict of interest before any board or committee action on a contract or transaction, and such disclosure is reflected in the meeting minutes. A person who has a conflict of interest that will be voted on at a meeting may not vote on the issue. Responsible persons who are not members of the board of directors disclose to the ceo or president any conflict of interest they may be involved with, and must then refrain from any action that may affect the organizations participation in the issue. In the event it is not entirely clear that a conflict of interest exists, the individual with the potential conflict discloses in writing, the circumstance to the president or ceo, who determines whether there in fact exists a conflict of interest that is subject to this policy.”

“The salary of the ceo is reviewed annually by the executive committee using salary surveys from the colorado nonprofit association and inside ngo as references. The process is documented in the minutes of the board. The review was last conducted in december 2013 for ceo, edward d. Breslin. The salaries of officers and top management of the organization are reviewed annually by the ceo. The salaries are determined based on merit, performance, deliverables, and other applicable factors. The last review was conducted in september 2014 with merit increases and adjustments effective october 2014.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Closed country program in ecuador and central america regional office. Consolidated regional management of central and south america into latin america regional office.”