Verge Network Inc

“Prior to filing the form 990, a draft version is circulated to all board members. Board members are encouraged to ask questions by e-mail or directly to organizational staff.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy may be found in the organization's bylaws, article 8. In january, the board reviews the conflict of interest policy at its annual retreat. Each board member signs an annual statement regarding the conflict of interest policy which confirms that each board member has: received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; read and understands the policy; agrees to comply with the policy; and understands that the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. These statements are renewed annually. When a conflict of interest is identified, the interested person shall leave the meeting and the remaining board members shall discuss and vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The board will exercise due diligence and investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction/arrangement that would result in a more advantageous transaction/arrangement that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction/arrangement is not reasonably possible under the circumstances, the board of directors or an appropriate committee shall determine by majority vote of disinterested directors whether the transaction/arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. The board shall make a decision based on the above determination.”

“The executive director staff researched comparable salaries for executive directors for organizations of similar size.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 available to the public upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

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