Conservation Legacy

“The amended and restated bylaws as of june 24, 2013, include the following changes: --re-structures from an executive board and regional boards to one overall "board." (see especially sections 3.3 and 3.4.) --clarifies the composition of the board to include at least three members who represent the communities that scc serves. (see section 3.3.) --clarifies the responsibilities of the ceo and of the board around program. (see sections 3.3b and 3.3f.) --makes an explicit connection between the by-laws and the board policies. (see section 3.3, letter "l.") --clarifies the way board committees can operate. (see section 3.17.) --allows the ceo to open new bank accounts. (see section 5.4.) --updates the non-discrimination clause. (see article vii.) --updates "board" and "director" throughout instead of "board of directors" and "board member."”

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by our finance committee who then reports to our board of directors.”

“At the beginning of each board meeting, there is a disclosure of any potential conflict of interest. The board then determines whether or not the conflict is material.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves annual salaries of the ceo with no participation by the ceo or other interested persons.”

“A line item budget is approved by the board of directors annually. The board approves the overall salaries and benefits expenses. Discussions and decisions regarding the budget are documented in board meeting minutes. The management team reviews and approves the salaries of other officers or key employees, with no participation by the interested persons, in accordance with the annual budget. The management team establishes salaries using comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar nonprofits; consideration of roles and responsibilities of the officer or key employee; and cost of living data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for- profit organizations. The comptroller is listed as an officer due to form 990 definitions as the senior financial staff person; she is not an officer under colorado state law.”

“Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.”

“In early 2014, southwest conservation corps changed its name to conservation legacy.”

“2,399 volunteers contributed 14,093 hours of service on various periodic service projects across all southwest conservation corps' programs.”